Senior Project Controller
- Compensation
- $115K–$150K / yr
- Location
- North America, United States
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
- 7–10+ years of experience in project controls, project accounting, financial management, or a related role within the government contracting industry.
- 5+ years of experience supporting program and/or project management in a government contracting environment.
- Experience working within a mid-sized government contractor environment ($50M+).
- Deep understanding of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and government contract requirements.
- Experience with government contract types, including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Time-and-Materials (T&M).
- Experience with government procurement processes, subcontract management, and Other Direct Costs (ODCs).
- Knowledge of government contractor purchasing systems and compliance requirements.
- Experience with government accounting and ERP systems; Deltek Costpoint experience strongly preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze project financial data, identify variances, and communicate actionable insights.
- Proven ability to partner effectively with Program Managers and senior stakeholders.
- Experience managing or coordinating vendor, subcontractor, or consultant relationships.
- Strong understanding of project financial controls, budgeting, forecasting, and funding management.
Nice to have
- Master's degree or MBA in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- CPA, CMA, PMP, or similar professional certification.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) contracts.
- Experience with DCAA-compliant accounting systems and audit preparation.
- Experience coordinating procurement activities on large-scale government contracts.
- Familiarity with subcontractor compliance and government purchasing system requirements.
- Experience with project management and financial reporting software.
- Experience supporting contract proposals, pricing, and contract negotiations.
Full description
Who We Are: LINK is a fast-growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) that leverages human-centered design to support strategy, innovation, communication, change, and branding within the federal government and adjacent industry partners. At LINK, we partner with engineers, futurists, and thought leaders to untangle complexity, discover opportunity, and communicate clearly with visual stories.
Let us be your partners in change.
About the Opportunity
The Senior Project Controller is responsible for the financial oversight, operational coordination, and compliance management of assigned government contracts and projects. This role partners closely with Program Managers, Contracts, Accounting, Billing, Procurement, and HR to ensure projects are financially sound, properly funded, compliant with contract requirements, and positioned for successful execution.
The Project Controller serves as a key financial and operational partner to Program Managers, providing analysis, forecasting, funding oversight, procurement coordination, and risk identification throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires a strong understanding of government contracting, financial management, project controls, and the unique requirements of government-funded programs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
- 7–10+ years of experience in project controls, project accounting, financial management, or a related role within the government contracting industry.
- 5+ years of experience supporting program and/or project management in a government contracting environment.
- Experience working within a mid-sized government contractor environment ($50M+).
- Deep understanding of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and government contract requirements.
- Experience with government contract types, including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Time-and-Materials (T&M).
- Experience with government procurement processes, subcontract management, and Other Direct Costs (ODCs).
- Knowledge of government contractor purchasing systems and compliance requirements.
- Experience with government accounting and ERP systems; Deltek Costpoint experience strongly preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze project financial data, identify variances, and communicate actionable insights.
- Proven ability to partner effectively with Program Managers and senior stakeholders.
- Experience managing or coordinating vendor, subcontractor, or consultant relationships.
- Strong understanding of project financial controls, budgeting, forecasting, and funding management.