Topic: Aerospace & Defense Companies
Subject: Houston GovCon Controller
Submitted on 04-08-15 3:47 pm
Message:
From: Kevin Dickinson [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2015 2:19 PM
To: William O. Maxwell
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Houston Controller
Hi Bill,
I wanted to share an opportunity with you. We are working with a network recruiter on the following Corporate Controller opportunity. The position is with a well grounded software solutions firm in Houston, Texas. Compensation is targeted up to $180k+. Does anyone come to mind for this role?
Corporate Controller
• Base Salary Target: $130,000 - $180,000+
• Bonus, Equity, Relocation (designed around candidate)
Our client is an established, 17 years in business, private company providing a software solution for logistics and supply chain solutions. They experienced rapid growth in 2013-14 due to large government program contract award. Professional services and equipment resale components have been added to the software business. Their client base is government, healthcare, and energy.
This position is an upgrade to the existing sitting Controller thus the confidential nature of the search.
• Key responsibilities
o Management of General Accounting, Financial Reporting and Project Accounting functions
General Ledger
Accounts Payable
Travel Expense reimbursement
Corporate credit cards / “p-cards”
Timekeeping and Payroll coordination (the company uses ADP to process payroll)
Reporting
Project accounting
Contract billing and Accounts Receivable
Financial Systems and Processes (currently on Deltek, GCS version)
Banking and cash management (note: the company philosophy is they do not carry debt nor invest in interest bearing accounts)
o Establish and maintain proper financial controls, separation of duties, and adherence to GAAP and government contracting regulations including FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations), and as they grow larger CAS (Cost Accounting Standards), and federal travel expense guidelines (e.g. Joint Travel Regulations), etc.
o Timely production of accurate monthly and periodic financial statements and key analysis (Balance Sheet, P&L, cash flows, forecasts, risks and cost trending for G&A and Project (Direct) expenses)
o Maintain an appropriate job order cost process and supporting system(s) for the project-level accounting of U.S. government and other contracts; establish and maintain appropriate general ledger, project and work breakdown structure (WBS) cost codes properly allocating direct and indirect costs in a consistent manner compliant to FAR, CAS and GAAP standards and as otherwise required by contractual billing and reporting requirements
o Managing sales and use tax reporting as a retailer/reseller for project equipment sold to clients and/or for outside sales of software
o Financial systems including potential selection of new or upgraded systems to meet requirements to support growth and complexity
o Coordination with independent auditors
o Coordination of any outside audits for sales/use tax, contract reviews, DCAA or other governmental authorities, etc.
o Participate and contribute in senior management operational reviews and strategic planning
• Current staff / direct reports to this position:
o General Ledger senior accountant
o Project controller (senior project accounting function)
o Accounts payable processor
o Travel expense reimbursement processor
o Payroll / benefits coordinator (part of the HR / Admin function currently)
o Deltek system consultant – available as needed
• Other desired qualifications / experience:
o Multi-state operations experience
o Technology, professional services, software and equipment resale experience
o Familiarity with business income taxation (including unitary/multi-state income apportionment), state and local business registration requirements, and sales & use taxes,
o Contract billing (e.g. commercial services in engineering, construction, defense contractors, etc.)
o Government contract experience; familiarity with FAR, DFAR, CAS and related regulatory and compliance requirements
o CPA, CMA, government audit (e.g. DCAA) experience or equivalent level industry accounting operations experience
o Hands-on person
o Good communications, management and presentation abilities; ability to interact effectively with different audiences including Board, Executive management and Operations
All the best,
Kevin
_____________
Kevin Dickinson, CPA
Senior Recruiting Consultant
703.749.1795 (Office)
[email protected]
Message:
From: Kevin Dickinson [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2015 2:19 PM
To: William O. Maxwell
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Houston Controller
Hi Bill,
I wanted to share an opportunity with you. We are working with a network recruiter on the following Corporate Controller opportunity. The position is with a well grounded software solutions firm in Houston, Texas. Compensation is targeted up to $180k+. Does anyone come to mind for this role?
Corporate Controller
• Base Salary Target: $130,000 - $180,000+
• Bonus, Equity, Relocation (designed around candidate)
Our client is an established, 17 years in business, private company providing a software solution for logistics and supply chain solutions. They experienced rapid growth in 2013-14 due to large government program contract award. Professional services and equipment resale components have been added to the software business. Their client base is government, healthcare, and energy.
This position is an upgrade to the existing sitting Controller thus the confidential nature of the search.
• Key responsibilities
o Management of General Accounting, Financial Reporting and Project Accounting functions
General Ledger
Accounts Payable
Travel Expense reimbursement
Corporate credit cards / “p-cards”
Timekeeping and Payroll coordination (the company uses ADP to process payroll)
Reporting
Project accounting
Contract billing and Accounts Receivable
Financial Systems and Processes (currently on Deltek, GCS version)
Banking and cash management (note: the company philosophy is they do not carry debt nor invest in interest bearing accounts)
o Establish and maintain proper financial controls, separation of duties, and adherence to GAAP and government contracting regulations including FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations), and as they grow larger CAS (Cost Accounting Standards), and federal travel expense guidelines (e.g. Joint Travel Regulations), etc.
o Timely production of accurate monthly and periodic financial statements and key analysis (Balance Sheet, P&L, cash flows, forecasts, risks and cost trending for G&A and Project (Direct) expenses)
o Maintain an appropriate job order cost process and supporting system(s) for the project-level accounting of U.S. government and other contracts; establish and maintain appropriate general ledger, project and work breakdown structure (WBS) cost codes properly allocating direct and indirect costs in a consistent manner compliant to FAR, CAS and GAAP standards and as otherwise required by contractual billing and reporting requirements
o Managing sales and use tax reporting as a retailer/reseller for project equipment sold to clients and/or for outside sales of software
o Financial systems including potential selection of new or upgraded systems to meet requirements to support growth and complexity
o Coordination with independent auditors
o Coordination of any outside audits for sales/use tax, contract reviews, DCAA or other governmental authorities, etc.
o Participate and contribute in senior management operational reviews and strategic planning
• Current staff / direct reports to this position:
o General Ledger senior accountant
o Project controller (senior project accounting function)
o Accounts payable processor
o Travel expense reimbursement processor
o Payroll / benefits coordinator (part of the HR / Admin function currently)
o Deltek system consultant – available as needed
• Other desired qualifications / experience:
o Multi-state operations experience
o Technology, professional services, software and equipment resale experience
o Familiarity with business income taxation (including unitary/multi-state income apportionment), state and local business registration requirements, and sales & use taxes,
o Contract billing (e.g. commercial services in engineering, construction, defense contractors, etc.)
o Government contract experience; familiarity with FAR, DFAR, CAS and related regulatory and compliance requirements
o CPA, CMA, government audit (e.g. DCAA) experience or equivalent level industry accounting operations experience
o Hands-on person
o Good communications, management and presentation abilities; ability to interact effectively with different audiences including Board, Executive management and Operations
All the best,
Kevin
_____________
Kevin Dickinson, CPA
Senior Recruiting Consultant
703.749.1795 (Office)
[email protected]
Replies
Subject: Re:Houston GovCon Controller
Submitted on 04-11-15 2:11 pm.
Message:
Kevin,
I read your search requirements for a Controller with Government Contracting and Government Accounting experience. All the requirements you list I have hands on years experience.
Briefly, my background includes senior management positions within both large and medium size Government Contractors, primarily DoD (Variety of branches) and HHS (Health and Human Services-Healthcare). My previous roles in Government Accounting and Contracts include: Controller, Accounting Manager, Cost Accounting Manager, Contracts Manager, Program Manager and Consultant.
I know FAR and CAS exceptionally well and worked many years with DCAA and DCMA personnel. I have worked with both Deltek Costpoint and Deltek GCS Premier. I have not only experience in Government Accounting, but also Contracts, Proposals, Operations (manufacturing and service) and Commercial accounting.
I am currently in the process of completing paperwork for a Top Secret Security clearance.
I have a diversified education with a B.S. (Business-Accounting and Finance) and 3 M.S. degrees (Business/Project Management, Quality Assurance and Control and Industrial Engineering).
I would be interested if the salary is $200k minimum with equity, bonus and relocation.
Please feel free to reply to me, if the above is in line with your search requirements.
Regards,
John Bula
Message:
Kevin,
I read your search requirements for a Controller with Government Contracting and Government Accounting experience. All the requirements you list I have hands on years experience.
Briefly, my background includes senior management positions within both large and medium size Government Contractors, primarily DoD (Variety of branches) and HHS (Health and Human Services-Healthcare). My previous roles in Government Accounting and Contracts include: Controller, Accounting Manager, Cost Accounting Manager, Contracts Manager, Program Manager and Consultant.
I know FAR and CAS exceptionally well and worked many years with DCAA and DCMA personnel. I have worked with both Deltek Costpoint and Deltek GCS Premier. I have not only experience in Government Accounting, but also Contracts, Proposals, Operations (manufacturing and service) and Commercial accounting.
I am currently in the process of completing paperwork for a Top Secret Security clearance.
I have a diversified education with a B.S. (Business-Accounting and Finance) and 3 M.S. degrees (Business/Project Management, Quality Assurance and Control and Industrial Engineering).
I would be interested if the salary is $200k minimum with equity, bonus and relocation.
Please feel free to reply to me, if the above is in line with your search requirements.
Regards,
John Bula