Director of Finance / Controller
Location: Burlington, MA
Salary: $160,000–$200,000 annually
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Director of Finance / Controller for a growing organization supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and federal government contracts.
Strong, hands-on DoD or Department of War (DoW) experience is required. The ideal candidate will have extensive government contracting finance experience, a strong understanding of federal contract accounting and compliance, and the ability to lead financial operations while providing strategic guidance to senior leadership.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a finance professional who understands the complexities of government contracting, project accounting, contract funding, and DCAA compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Finance and Accounting team, establishing departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
  

• Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll, reconciliations, journal entries, and monthly financial statements.
  

• Direct financial reporting, analyze financial results and variances, and present findings to senior management.
  

• Manage government contract and project accounting, including revenue and cost tracking, contract funding, task orders, billing, and financial performance reporting.
  

• Oversee government contract invoicing, contract modifications, funding updates, and contract closeouts.
  

• Manage government contract compliance and reporting, including DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, and GSA reporting.
  

• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and audit-ready financial records.
  

• Oversee payroll administration, labor distribution, employee accounting records, benefits coordination, and ESOP administration.
  

• Coordinate annual financial, retirement plan, and workers’ compensation audits.
  

• Partner with senior leadership, project managers, and HR to support business decisions, improve financial processes, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of accounting and finance experience, including leadership and management responsibilities.
  

• Strong, demonstrated experience supporting DoD or DoW government contracts is required.
  

• Thorough understanding of government contract accounting, project accounting, federal billing, and compliance requirements.
  

• Experience with DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, contract funding, and government contract invoicing.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
  

• Experience managing multiple accounting functions and leading an accounting team.
  

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
  

• Familiarity with Unanet Enterprise or similar government contract accounting software preferred.
  

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  

• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

• Location: Burlington, MA
  

• Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site
  

• Salary: $160,000–$200,000 annually
  

• Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

How to Apply
Candidates with strong DoD/DoW government contracting finance experience are encouraged to submit their resumes to [email protected] for immediate consideration

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