Description
We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Controller to lead our financial operations, ensuring strict adherence to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles. The ideal candidate will bring significant expertise in Department of Defense (DoD) contracting, financial compliance, and program control. A background with FAR/DFAR, and proficiency in Deltek Costpoint are essential to this role.
This position plays a critical role in managing accounting practices, developing budgets, monitoring cost control, and supporting executive decision-making through financial insights. A CPA is preferred.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Oversee all financial accounting and reporting activities to ensure compliance with CAS, FAR, DFAR, and other government regulations.
- Implement and manage Earned Value Management (EVM) systems to monitor program performance and budget adherence.
- Prepare, review, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and program performance reports.
- Lead audits and liaise with external auditors, government auditors (DCAA, DCMA), and internal stakeholders.
- Manage the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and cash flow.
- Collaborate with project managers and contract administrators to ensure contract compliance and cost accuracy.
- Utilize Deltek Costpoint for financial reporting, job costing, and compliance tracking.
- Support executive leadership in strategic financial planning and risk assessment.
- Mentor and develop the accounting team, establishing clear performance goals and training plans.
Work Conditions:
- Primarily on-site; remote work considered for highly qualified candidates
- Full-time, exempt position
- Occasional extended hours during critical reporting or audit periods
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in government/DoD contracting accounting
- Strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR, CAS, and EVM principles
- Demonstrated ability to manage government contract financial compliance and reporting
- Highly proficient with Deltek Costpoint (or similar ERP system)
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to obtain or hold an active DoD Secret clearance.
Preferred:
- CPA certification
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
- Experience working in a remote or hybrid work environment
- Previous leadership experience in a mid-size or large defense contracting organization
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Summary
Long Wave Inc. is a Small Business defense contractor headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK. We are an industry leader in the installation and maintenance of Very Low Frequency/Low Frequency/High Frequency (VLF/LF/HF) communication systems, software development, software, and hardware installation, Nuclear Command and Control Communication (NC3), Contract Support Services (CSS), and systems engineering. We have grown into an agile company based on experience, trust, and integrity. Long Wave is the best Strategic Communications Small Business in America. As a leader in services and solutions, software, and engineering products, we make certain that our abilities are as diverse and unique as our customers.
As a government contractor, we specialize in:
- Engineering
- Tower and Antenna Maintenance and Installation
- Software Development
- Software and Hardware Installation
- Operations and Maintenance of Government Facilities
- Information Technology and Cybersecurity Services
- Simulation and Training
- Program Management Services for Various Agencies and Clients
Staffed with retired military, senior engineers, and support personnel from industry, we have helped to design and implement some of the United States Military’s most critical and innovative communications technologies. Our subject matter experts have hundreds of years of combined experience operating, maintaining, and modernizing communications suites around the world and our software developers have decades of experience analyzing, architecting, developing, testing, and deploying software solutions for the United States Navy and commercial customers.
Our military men and women around the world count on Long Wave to provide services for many of today’s modern military communication programs. Some of our accomplishments include:
- The Clarinet Merlin Receiving System (CMRS), a shore-based communications system that continuously monitors emergency transmissions from buoys launched from United States Navy submarines;
- A Command and Control (C2) Dashboard, which provides databases for operational and maintenance support for the United States Navy’s Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) leadership;
- Long Wave developed Trainers and Stimulators that provide mission rehearsal capability, which can completely simulate a communication suite with integrated voice and data communications.
Long Wave is proud to have been supporting the United States Military since 1995.