Financial Project Controller

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Tysons Office - Tysons, VA 22182 Position Type: Full Time Travel Percentage: NoneWho We Are

Sabel Systems Technology Solutions, LLC is a leading solution provider and rapidly growing Information and Communications Technology Company specializing in innovative and agile Digital Engineering and Acquisition Technical Stack design, implementation, and support, Strategy and Policy Development, Financial Management, Software Solutions Development, Requirements Analysis and Training, to name a few. Our client base is mostly in the DoD Federal Government Contracting space and we also partner with prime Government Contractors such as Siemens, Booze Allen, McKinsey and have work in the commercial space as well. We provide clients with large business opportunities and training within our small business agility and people first culture. You will be joining a dynamic and highly motivated team with one goal: "Get quality and secure solutions in the customers hands as soon as possible".

Who We Need

Required Skills:

5+ years of government contract project accounting and billing experience. Direct experience billing T&M and FFP contracts in a DCAA-compliant environment. Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, cost allowability (FAR Part 31), and audit support requirements. Familiarity with government accounting systems and timekeeping controls (Deltek, Unanet, or similar preferred). Strong understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition concepts. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations). Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline. Ability to meet deadlines in a compliance-driven environment. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential financial information.  Clear, professional communication skills with Project Managers, Contracts, Accounting, and auditors.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with WAWF, GSA Assist, IPP, and MyInvoice Experience with PROCAS Accounting, Concur Travel and Expense Experience with government contracting, FAR requirements and Federal Travel RegulationsWhat You'll Do

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lead the preparation, review, and submission of customer invoices in accordance with contract terms (T&M, FFP), funding limitations, and FAR/DFARS requirements. Own contract funding oversight, including ceilings, burn rates, limitations, and forward-looking forecasts across the project portfolio; proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate funding and compliance risks. Review contracts, task orders, and modifications to ensure accurate billing structures, CLIN setup, funding alignment, and regulatory compliance. Partner closely with Project Managers to understand the full financial performance of their project portfolios, including revenue, cost, margin, funding status, and forecast-to-complete. Serve as a trusted financial advisor to Project Managers by translating financial data into actionable insights that support operational and contractual decision-making. Validate billable labor, subcontractor costs, and milestone / deliverable completion prior to invoicing, ensuring alignment with contract and financial expectations. Lead recurring spend calls with Project Managers, driving accountability around budget execution and forecast accuracy. Monitor billing and collections performance; provide portfolio-level reporting on billed, unbilled, AR aging, cash collections, and overall contract financial health. Maintain complete, organized, and audit-ready billing, contract, and project documentation. Prepare and review journal entries and support period-end close activities related to project accounting and revenue recognition. Support internal and external audits (DCAA, DCMA, and customer audits) and respond to audit requests with clear, well-supported documentation. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the contract portfolio and recommend process improvements or corrective actions. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

• Diversity: Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

• Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

• Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and general public.

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, type or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

Sabel Systems is an EEO/AA employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Sabel Systems makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Sabel participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

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