Controller (Government Contracting)

Location: On-site in College Station, Texas; the posting also lists Bryan, Texas.

Company

hirify.global and INSPIRE Alliance conduct applied engineering research and support national security innovation through federal contracts, grants, and industry partnerships.

What you will do

• Manage general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare financial statements, budget-to-actual analyses, forecasts, cash-flow projections, journal entries, and accounting schedules.
• Lead implementation, configuration, testing, and administration of Deltek Costpoint or a comparable government-contracting accounting system.
• Establish project codes, cost centers, indirect cost pools, timekeeping, expense allocation, billing, and reporting processes for contracts and grants.
• Oversee federal contract, grant, cooperative agreement, and industry-sponsored accounting while supporting proposal budgets, indirect rates, sponsor reporting, and contract closeout.
• Develop internal controls and accounting policies, coordinate audits and compliance reviews, identify risks, and supervise and train accounting personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience, including two years of supervisory experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Knowledge of federal contracting financial requirements, cost allocation, indirect cost structures, and contract accounting.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting applications.
• Ability to implement financial systems, develop procedures, establish controls, analyze problems, manage competing priorities, and meet reporting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to nonfinancial personnel.
• Ability to collaborate with university administrators, government partners, industry representatives, executive leadership, and INSPIRE Alliance personnel.
• Ability to work on-site in College Station, Texas, maintain confidentiality, and support federal compliance and audit readiness.

Nice to have

• Experience managing accounting functions, supervising accounting personnel, or leading financial system implementations.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint or a comparable enterprise accounting system.
• Experience with federal contracts, government contracting, grants, sponsored programs, or nonprofit financial operations.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Uniform Guidance, federal cost principles, and government-contract accounting practices.
• Experience preparing financial statements, supporting audits, managing project accounting, and developing accounting policies and procedures.
• CPA designation or CPA eligibility.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time staff employment with medical, prescription, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Defined-benefit retirement plan with an 8.25% employer contribution, plus 403(b) and 457(b) programs.
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, and wellness release time.
• Professional development through LinkedIn Learning, tuition assistance, educational release time, and other training opportunities.
• Position supports the continued development of INSPIRE Alliance’s independent financial infrastructure and may transition to direct corporate employment.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume or CV, three work references with contact information including at least one supervisor or former supervisor, and a letter of interest if required for the position.
• All required job application data must be entered; incomplete application data may result in rejection.
• If hired, complete Form I-9 and present original, unexpired identity and work-authorization documents by the third day of employment; employment is subject to a criminal history investigation and credential verification.