Trident Solutions is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations and policy across multiple business units, systems and locations.
This position will focus on driving consistency, accuracy, and compliance throughout the company’s accounting framework. The Controller will set standards, implement controls, and ensure alignment with U.S. GAAP, FAR, CAS, and audit requirements.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with a hands-on leadership style. They excel at building structure in complex organizations, promoting standardization, and integrating new acquisitions into a unified accounting environment.
This position is on-site at Fairfax, VA OR Sterling, VA.
Key Skills for This Role
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Position Summary
Trident Solutions is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations and policy across multiple business units, systems and locations.
This position will focus on driving consistency, accuracy, and compliance throughout the company’s accounting framework. The Controller will set standards, implement controls, and ensure alignment with U.S. GAAP, FAR, CAS, and audit requirements.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with a hands-on leadership style. They excel at building structure in complex organizations, promoting standardization, and integrating new acquisitions into a unified accounting environment.
This position is on-site at Fairfax, VA OR Sterling, VA.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Standardization:
Lead and coordinate accounting activities across all business units to ensure consistent policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Develop, document, and enforce consistent company-wide accounting standards in compliance with GAAP, FAR, and CAS
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Responsible for managing annual financial statement audit and tax return in conjunction with third party accounting firm. Key duties include ensuring execution, communicating with audit firm, managing and resolving outstanding items and adhering to the audit/tax timelines.
Partner with business-units to maintain uniform practices for close, reporting, and compliance.
Drive initiatives that improve process efficiency, automation, and data integrity across entities and systems.
Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the accounting organization.
Oversee the billing and invoicing process, ensuring invoices are generated accurately and in compliance with contractual terms.
Prepare and maintain the weekly cash flow forecast, identifying funding requirements and optimizing cash positioning across accounts.
Compliance, Controls & Reporting:
Maintain oversight of corporate internal controls and ensure readiness for external and government audits, including DCAA.
Oversee preparation and support of indirect cost rate calculations, incurred cost submissions, and related FAR/CAS documentation.
Ensure all financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with regulatory, lender and contractual obligations.
Partner with the CFO to assess accounting risks and strengthen compliance frameworks.
Technical Accounting & Integration:
Provide technical accounting guidance for complex or judgmental areas including ASC 606 revenue recognition, cost allocation, capitalization, and project-based accounting.
Lead accounting aspects of acquisition integration, aligning systems, controls, and reporting structures.
Review and consolidate results across business units, ensuring alignment and integrity of company-wide financial data.
Collaborate with FP&A and operations to connect accounting data with performance metrics and management reporting.
Lead impact assessments of new and amended accounting standards on the company’s financial statements, disclosures, systems, and controls.
Systems & Process Improvement:
Champion effective use of ERP and reporting tools; ensure consistent configuration and data standards across locations.
Identify automation opportunities and workflow improvements to shorten close cycles and enhance reporting transparency.
Maintain awareness of evolving GAAP, FAR, and CAS requirements and communicate updates to accounting leadership.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
15+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree OR 13+ years with a Master’s degree
Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a controllership or senior accounting leadership role
Demonstrated experience implementing company-wide accounting standards or harmonizing practices across multiple entities
Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics or comparable ERP systems
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Experience in project-based or manufacturing accounting environments
Strong knowledge of FAR Part 31, CAS, and indirect rate development
M&A integration experience
Background in both public and private accounting
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $235,000 Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable.
Benefits
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:
Health benefits Medical Dental Vision Basic life with AD&D Short term disability Long term disability Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet) Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life with AD&D
Short term disability
Long term disability
Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
Paid time off
Holidays
401(k) (including company match)
Tuition reimbursement
Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)
Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Trident Systems is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruiting@tridsys.com .
Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
