Controller (Defense Technology)

Location: Hybrid in McLean, Virginia, with at least one day per week in the office; some work may be performed in a cleared facility. U.S. citizenship is required.

Salary: $170,000–$220,000 base salary, plus annual bonus and equity.

Company

hirify.global is an incubation firm building and investing in technology-led companies across healthcare, cyber, and national security. DEFCON AI develops artificial intelligence, mathematical optimization, data analytics, and software engineering solutions for resilient optimization of complex systems.

What you will do

• Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close under U.S. GAAP and prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and management reporting for the CFO, CEO, and Board.
• Manage revenue recognition under ASC 606 across firm-fixed-price, time-and-materials, cost-reimbursable, and commercial contracts.
• Lead government contract accounting, including DCAA-compliant systems and timekeeping, job costing, indirect rates, incurred cost submissions, and proposal pricing support.
• Maintain compliance with FAR Part 31, applicable Cost Accounting Standards, DFARS business system requirements, and segregation of unallowable costs.
• Lead external financial statement audits, coordinate tax filings, research complex transactions, and maintain accounting policies and internal controls.
• Partner with FP&A and operational teams on planning, contract profitability, ERP systems, automation, and building the accounting team.

Requirements

• Active CPA license.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of financial close and management of an accounting team.
• Experience with or strong knowledge of U.S. government contracting requirements, including FAR, DFARS, DCAA audits, indirect rates, and incurred cost submissions.
• Strong technical accounting skills and command of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606.
• Experience leading annual audits and working directly with external auditors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
• Active U.S. security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Accounting, including an MAcc or MSA.
• Public accounting experience, ideally involving audit or government contracting advisory work.
• Experience in a venture-backed or high-growth defense technology company.
• Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, Procas, or similar government contracting ERP systems.
• Experience supporting both government and commercial revenue streams.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible, results-based work environment with flexibility to manage the workday while meeting business and team needs.
• Competitive salary, annual bonus, and equity package.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and family.
• Unlimited PTO with manager approval and 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities, optional 401(k), FSA, equity incentives, and mental health benefits.