Controller

Position Overview

Hunter Strategy is seeking an experienced Controller to join our Corporate Center team. Reporting to the Managing Director of Corporate Center, this is a senior, hands on role that spans the full spectrum of finance and project controls — from day to day transactional operations to DCAA compliance, contract financial management, forecasting, and pricing support. This role is both a strategic finance partner and an execution oriented operator, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in owning both.

Key Responsibilities

Day to Day Financial Operations

• Manage full cycle accounts payable and receivable, including payment posting, subcontractor invoice processing, and vendor management
• Own government and commercial invoicing across contract types (T&M, FFP, etc.) ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Administer expense management — coding transactions, reconciling accounts, and following up with employees on outstanding items
• Execute ERP transaction imports and exports, ensuring proper cost coding and project alignment
• Process payroll journal entries and coordinate with the People Operations team on labor distribution

Month-End, Quarter-End & Financial Reporting

•         Lead month end and quarter end close, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across all accounts

•         Prepare financial statements, management reports, and executive dashboards for senior leadership

•         Perform variance analysis and provide clear, actionable commentary on financial performance

•         Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper cost allocation across direct, overhead, and G&A pools

•         Oversee indirect cost pool structure and allocation methodologies

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

•         Develop and manage the annual operating budget and rolling forecasts in partnership with the MD of Corporate Center

•         Support long range financial planning, scenario modeling, and cash flow management

•         Maintain and update financial models used for pricing, capacity planning, and business development

•         Track and report on IT, operational budgets, and software licensing costs

Contract & Project Controls

•         Monitor contract funding levels, CLINs, expenditure rates, and burn rates across the portfolio; proactively flag issues

•         Maintain contract level budgets and provide project financial reporting to program leadership

•         Support contract modifications, option year pricing, and subcontract financial management

•         Partner with the MD of Corporate Center on revenue recognition, funding status, and contract close out

•      Assist with cost proposal development, pricing narratives, and basis of estimate (BOE) support for new business and recompetes

DCAA Compliance & Audit Support

•         Prepare and submit Provisional Billing Rates (PBRs) and Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS) to DCAA

•         Maintain a DCAA compliant accounting system and ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements

•         Serve as a key liaison for DCAA auditors; respond to audit inquiries and maintain audit-ready documentation

•         Support compensation reasonableness analysis and indirect rate development

Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as a power user and functional administrator for Unanet ERP — including project setup, billing configuration, and reporting

•  Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across finance operations

Required Qualifications

•         8–12 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with meaningful government contracting exposure

•         Demonstrated experience with full cycle accounting, AP/AR, invoicing, and month end close in a GovCon environment

•         Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS cost principles, DCAA compliance requirements, and federal billing practices

•         Experience with contract level financial tracking, funding management, and project controls

•         Comfortable operating in a small business environment where senior staff handle both strategic and transactional work

•         Proficiency with government contracting ERP systems (Unanet, Deltek Costpoint, or similar)

•         Strong attention to detail, organizational discipline, and ability to manage a high-volume, varied workload

•         Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

•         Experience with Unanet ERP — project accounting, billing, labor distribution, and reporting modules

•         Familiarity with Ramp or similar expense management platforms

•         Experience with Rippling or similar HRIS/payroll systems

•         Experience preparing Provisional Billing Rates and Incurred Cost Submissions

•         Background supporting pricing and cost proposals for government contract recompetes or new business

•         Knowledge of HUBZone or other small business program compliance requirements

•         CPA certification or active pursuit

•         Experience with GSA Schedule financial requirements and compliance