AI-Focused Controller – Government Contracting
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AI-focused Controller overseeing accounting and compliance for Makwa Global, a Native American entity serving federal government clients. Leading AI automation, DCAA compliance, forecasting, and finance teams.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, cash management, reconciliations, month-end close, and reporting
- Establish and maintain financial controls, accounting policies, procedures, and documentation
- Coordinate information and documentation for annual financial audits, incurred cost submissions, benefits audits, tax filings, government contracting requirements, and other compliance activities
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS)
- Maintain and optimize DCAA-compliant accounting systems
- Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of AI and machine learning tools for financial operations, including predictive forecasting, anomaly detection, and workflow automation
- Collaborate with IT to integrate AI tools with ERP and accounting systems such as Unanet and Paylocity
- Identify and automate routine accounting tasks to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy
- Establish controls, approval workflows, documentation, access restrictions, and segregation of duties for automated and AI-assisted financial processes
- Monitor accuracy, reliability, security, compliance, and effectiveness of AI-assisted processes
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning
- Prepare or review indirect rate structures and ensure timely submission of incurred cost submissions (ICS)
- Interface with external auditors, government agencies, and internal stakeholders during financial reviews and audits
- Lead and mentor a small team of finance professionals and analysts
- Promote innovation and continuous improvement through emerging technologies
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required
- CPA or MBA strongly preferred
- 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in accounting/financial management within a government contracting environment
- Experience with 8(a) multiple entities, Small Business regulations, and OCONUS work
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP, FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements
- Experience with DCAA audits and compliance reporting
- Hands-on experience with Unanet (strongly preferred) or other accounting/ERP systems used in federal contracting
- Ability to be Unanet administrator
- Experience with M&A due diligence and accounting integration
- Proven experience identifying and implementing AI or automation tools in a financial setting
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