Controller

About Hunter Strategy

Hunter Strategy has a unique philosophy to technical project delivery. We treat all our customers like mission partners because they rely on our team to meet their objectives through complex software engineering, cloud operations, and cyber risk management solutions. Hunter Strategy was founded on the premise that IT is 21st century infrastructure - critically important but only instrumentally valuable. Accordingly, our teams look at problems with a single objective: the identification and enablement of the right capability to address the most vexing problems our Mission Partners face. We continue to support our partners' success by leveraging the right technology, with the right plan, and the right team to address tomorrow's challenges today.

Position Overview

Hunter Strategy is seeking an experienced Controller to join our Corporate Center team. Reporting to the Managing Director of Corporate Center, this is a senior, hands on role that spans the full spectrum of finance and project controls — from day to day transactional operations to DCAA compliance, contract financial management, forecasting, and pricing support. This role is both a strategic finance partner and an execution oriented operator, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in owning both.

Key Responsibilities

Day to Day Financial Operations

• Manage full cycle accounts payable and receivable, including payment posting, subcontractor invoice processing, and vendor management
• Own government and commercial invoicing across contract types (T&M, FFP, etc.) ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Administer expense management — coding transactions, reconciling accounts, and following up with employees on outstanding items
• Execute ERP transaction imports and exports, ensuring proper cost coding and project alignment
• Process payroll journal entries and coordinate with the People Operations team on labor distribution

Month-End, Quarter-End & Financial Reporting

•         Lead month end and quarter end close, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across all accounts

•         Prepare financial statements, management reports, and executive dashboards for senior leadership

•         Perform variance analysis and provide clear, actionable commentary on financial performance

•         Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper cost allocation across direct, overhead, and G&A pools

•         Oversee indirect cost pool structure and allocation methodologies

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

•         Develop and manage the annual operating budget and rolling forecasts in partnership with the MD of Corporate Center

•         Support long range financial planning, scenario modeling, and cash flow management

•         Maintain and update financial models used for pricing, capacity planning, and business development

•         Track and report on IT, operational budgets, and software licensing costs

Contract & Project Controls

•         Monitor contract funding levels, CLINs, expenditure rates, and burn rates across the portfolio; proactively flag issues

•         Maintain contract level budgets and provide project financial reporting to program leadership

•         Support contract modifications, option year pricing, and subcontract financial management

•         Partner with the MD of Corporate Center on revenue recognition, funding status, and contract close out

•      Assist with cost proposal development, pricing narratives, and basis of estimate (BOE) support for new business and recompetes

DCAA Compliance & Audit Support

•         Prepare and submit Provisional Billing Rates (PBRs) and Incurred Cost Submissions (ICS) to DCAA

•         Maintain a DCAA compliant accounting system and ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements

•         Serve as a key liaison for DCAA auditors; respond to audit inquiries and maintain audit-ready documentation

•         Support compensation reasonableness analysis and indirect rate development

Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as a power user and functional administrator for Unanet ERP — including project setup, billing configuration, and reporting

•  Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across finance operations

Required Qualifications

•         8–12 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with meaningful government contracting exposure

•         Demonstrated experience with full cycle accounting, AP/AR, invoicing, and month end close in a GovCon environment

•         Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS cost principles, DCAA compliance requirements, and federal billing practices

•         Experience with contract level financial tracking, funding management, and project controls

•         Comfortable operating in a small business environment where senior staff handle both strategic and transactional work

•         Proficiency with government contracting ERP systems (Unanet, Deltek Costpoint, or similar)

•         Strong attention to detail, organizational discipline, and ability to manage a high-volume, varied workload

•         Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

•         Experience with Unanet ERP — project accounting, billing, labor distribution, and reporting modules

•         Familiarity with Ramp or similar expense management platforms

•         Experience with Rippling or similar HRIS/payroll systems

•         Experience preparing Provisional Billing Rates and Incurred Cost Submissions

•         Background supporting pricing and cost proposals for government contract recompetes or new business

•         Knowledge of HUBZone or other small business program compliance requirements

•         CPA certification or active pursuit

•         Experience with GSA Schedule financial requirements and compliance