Position Summary
LunaTek is seeking to hire a corporate Comptroller. The Comptroller is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting operations, financial controls, and compliance framework in support of U.S. Government contracting activities. This position is a hands-on role with primary responsibility for implementing and enforcing company financial policies, maintaining DCAA-compliant accounting practices, and administering QuickBooks as the company’s core accounting system. The Comptroller partners closely with executive leadership to ensure financial integrity, audit readiness, and scalability as the organization grows.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, job costing, and month-end/year-end close.
- Maintain QuickBooks as the system of record, ensuring accurate configuration for contract job costing, indirect cost pools, and segregation of direct and indirect costs.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial statements, reconciliations, and management reports.
Policy Implementation & Internal Controls
- Implement, document, and enforce company accounting and financial policies in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and DCAA requirements.
- Establish and maintain internal control structures to ensure auditability, prevent unallowable costs, and support compliant financial operations.
- Develop and maintain accounting procedures, desk guides, and compliance documentation.
Government Contract & DCAA Compliance
- Ensure the accounting system and practices meet DCAA expectations and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Support DCAA audits, accounting system reviews, and other government or third-party audits.
- Develop, monitor, and analyze indirect rates including fringe, overhead, and G&A.
- Ensure proper identification and treatment of allowable and unallowable costs.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Contract Support
- Support proposal pricing, contract setup, and financial compliance during contract award.
- Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections at the corporate and contract levels.
- Monitor contract financial performance, burn rates, and funding ceilings in coordination with program management.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Optimize QuickBooks workflows and integrations with timekeeping, payroll, and HR systems.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Support future accounting system enhancements or ERP transitions as the company scales.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Five (5) or more years of accounting experience in a federal government contracting environment.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting DCAA compliance and audits.
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks as the primary accounting system.
- Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS cost principles and indirect cost structures.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification.
- Experience supporting small to mid-sized government contractors.
- Prior experience with accounting system adequacy reviews or incurred cost submissions.
Core Competencies
- Government contract accounting and compliance
- DCAA audit readiness
- Policy development and enforcement
- Strong documentation and attention to detail
- Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
