Job Description | Controller (Government Contracting) | Fully Remote
Company Overview
Founded in 1990, Kauffman and Associates, Inc., (KAI) is an American Indian– and woman-owned management consulting firm dedicated to uplifting American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people, tribal and urban Indian communities, and social sector programs. We value Indigenous Knowledge and believe in the inherent strength, resilience, and sovereignty of tribal nations to find community-led solutions for intergenerational healing, wellness, and growth.
Our expertise spans many specialty areas, including behavioral health, public health, education, and tribal affairs. We work closely with diverse stakeholders, combining stories of lived experiences with data driven insights, to drive positive change across Indian Country. At KAI, we do work that matters!
About the Role
As the lead of the Finance & Accounting team, the Controller reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. In this role, your goal is to secure the business's financial health to drive extensive and sustainable growth and operating efficiency. This role is a blend between finance & accounting, strategy, contracts management, and oversight of essential metrics.
Responsibilities
Finance & Accounting
• Oversee and lead team of accountants managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions
• Execute company’s financial strategy and manage accounting procedures
• Monitor and manage the organization’s cash flow, ensuring adequate funding and liquidity.
• Develop budgets and forecasts for revenue, costs, and labor utilization for service lines and overall company
• Strategize pricing on proposals and prime/sub-contracting agreements
• Define labor rates and pricing structures (e.g., GSA)
• Manage and negotiate indirect cost rate agreements
• Lead indirect cost report submission process, through completion of the Incurred Cost Electronically (ICE) Model
• Serve as internal point of contact and counterpart to external auditing firm
• Manage cloud-based accounting system (Deltek Costpoint) and provide Costpoint-related support to project teams as needed
• Monthly tax reporting
• Month-end close process
• Semi-monthly payroll processing
• Other finance and accounting duties as required
Operations
• Strong organizational/project management skills; ability to perform/prioritize multiple tasks
• Ensure consistency between technical approach and budgets of KAI proposals
• Stay informed of changes to the FAR and other relevant regulations
• Other operational duties as required
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of experience
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Experience with paperless accounting systems
• Advanced knowledge of Deltek Costpoint
• Experience in federal contracting
• CPA certification (preferred)
Contact with Others
The Controller will communicate face-to-face, by email, and by telephone with the Chief Executive Officer, project managers, other members of the team, and other KAI staff and subcontractors as required. Interactions will include simple exchanges of information, coordination of activities, receipt of assignments and other instruction, and regular invitations to independent problem solving.
Job Conditions
The Controller works in a remote home-based office. The position may include travel, evening meetings, extended hours, and interruptions from time-to-time. Close computer work for extended periods of time will be required.
Disclaimer
This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position. All KAI employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Benefits Overview
• 80% company paid medical insurance premiums, portion of family paid
• 50% company paid dental insurance premiums, portion of family paid
• Vision insurance
• $50K life insurance
• Partial internet reimbursement
• 100% remote work
• Matching 401K
• EAP
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