Job#: 3030035

Job Description:

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.  

Position:  Controller

Location:  Orlando, FL

Duration :  Full-time

Rate Range :  $170-250k

Position Overview:  

The Controller will serve as the financial leader for a major business unit, owning BU-level financial performance while also providing deep program/project financial oversight across multiple government contracts, including CONUS and OCONUS programs.

This role reports directly to senior leadership and partners closely with executive stakeholders, program leadership, and business development teams.

Day to Day Responsibilities/typical day look like:  

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Own and manage Business Unit P&L, annual budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
• Lead annual and quarterly forecasting processes, including variance analysis and executive reporting
• Provide proactive financial analysis around program performance, spend plans, and cash flow

Government Contract Finance & Compliance

• Oversee financial management for DoD/Federal government contracts
• Ensure compliance with DCAA, DCMA, CAS, GAAP, and ASC 606 requirements
• Review and approve revenue recognition methods for all contract awards

Program & Project Control

• Monitor and present program EACs, cost performance, revenue projections, and risk assessments
• Support scenario planning for awards, schedule slips, and program changes
• Approve project accounting setup for new and existing contracts

Proposal & Business Development Support

• Support proposal development and pricing activities
• Build and validate direct and indirect rates for bids
• Partner with BD and program teams to assess financial risks and opportunities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a small finance/accounting team
• Oversee billing, AR, AP, GL reconciliations, and close cycles
• Coordinate with finance partners supporting other locations

Audit & Controls

• Support internal and external audits
• Perform responsibilities aligned with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance

Selling Points for Candidates:  

- High-impact Business Unit Controller position

- Direct visibility to senior leadership

- Exposure to complex, mission-critical programs supporting national security

- Competitive compensation aligned to senior-level talent

Requirements:

- Strong experience in government contract finance (DoD or comparable federal environment)

- Demonstrated working knowledge of DCAA and DCMA requirements (non-negotiable)

- Proven ability to perform both:

• Business Unit–level financial oversight and
• Hands-on program/project controller responsibilities

- Advanced forecasting and financial modeling skills

- Experience supporting multiple contract types (e.g., Fixed-Price, CPFF, Award Fee)

- Must be a U.S. Person and eligible to obtain clearance

Plusses:

- Experience with Deltek Costpoint (strongly preferred)

- Experience with SAP or Oracle (acceptable if government finance expertise is strong)

- Manufacturing or production cost accounting experience

- CPA and/or MBA

- Experience preparing and presenting financials to executive leadership

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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