Financial Controller

McLean, VA
Full Time
Management
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Job Title: Financial Controller

Company: BLN24

About Us: We find strength in teamwork-a better you is a better us
BLN24 is an award-winning Management Consulting Firm that supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving their mission and goals. Our service and solutions delivery start with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance strategic and technical operations and deployments.

Position Overview:
BLN is seeking an experienced Controller with a strong background in federal government contracting to lead our accounting and financial compliance functions. This role is critical in ensuring adherence to FAR/DFARS regulations, managing DCAA audit readiness, and supporting proposal pricing and cost strategy.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Deltek Costpoint, government contract accounting, and building compliant financial processes that scale with growth.


Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Reporting
  • Oversee all accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, payroll, project accounting, and revenue recognition
  • Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
  • Maintain internal controls and accounting policies in compliance with GAAP and government regulations
  • Lead the month-end and year-end close processes

Government Contract Compliance
  • Ensure full compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other federal regulations
  • Maintain and enhance accounting systems and practices to support government contract requirements
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, and compliance reviews
  • Develop and maintain policies for timekeeping, expense reporting, and indirect rate structures

Pricing & Proposal Support
  • Partner with business development and contracts teams to develop compliant, competitive pricing for proposals
  • Build and validate cost models, indirect rates, and pricing strategies
  • Support RFP responses with cost volume development and financial narratives
  • Analyze contract profitability and provide recommendations

Costpoint Administration
  • Lead configuration, optimization, and maintenance of Deltek Costpoint
  • Ensure system integrity and alignment with compliance standards
  • Oversee project setup, cost pools, indirect rate structures, and reporting

Leadership & Strategy
  • Manage and mentor accounting and finance staff
  • Provide strategic financial insights to executive leadership
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting efficiency

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
  • 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant time in federal government contracting
  • Deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and DCAA audit requirements
  • Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint
  • Proven experience supporting proposal pricing and cost volume development
  • Strong understanding of indirect rate structures (fringe, overhead, G&A)
  • Experience managing DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, and audit responses
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in a growing government contractor environment
  • Familiarity with forward pricing rate agreements (FPRA)
  • Experience with CAS (Cost Accounting Standards) compliance
  • Prior leadership or team management experience

Key Competencies:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to translate complex regulations into actionable processes
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Proactive, hands-on leadership style

What BLN24 brings to the Game:
BLN24 benefits are game changing. We like our team to play hard and that means they need to be taken care of — physically, financially, and emotionally. We make sure to keep them in the game by giving them access to generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • You can join one of the fastest growing companies headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area.  We give you the opportunity to work in different sectors, so you have the chance at variety while maintaining stability.
  • Flexibility at BLN24 allows each individual the opportunity to balance quality work and their personal lives. Depending on projects, we allow remote working opportunities so you can always be in the game no matter where you call home.

BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

 
 
 
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