FYI - For Your Information, Inc. is an SBA certified, Woman-Owned Small Business and GSA schedule holder that is a premier provider of Human Capital, Training, and Information Technology services. We have won awards for being a Great Place to Work and continue to make ground-breaking advancements. For four years in a row, we have been on Inc. Magazine's 5000 list and was recently named one of Inc's 2024 Mid-Atlantic Fasted Growing companies.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, part-time Controller to advise our President and CEO and serve as the primary liaison to our outside accounting and tax firms. Our external accounting firm performs the close; this role reviews its work, coordinates deadlines and translates financial results into clear guidance for leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee outside accounting and tax firms: Coordinate close schedules, reporting deliverables and tax deadlines; hold providers accountable for quality and timeliness. Review financial reporting: Assess financial statements, reconciliations and key journal entries for accuracy and completeness. Advise leadership: Provide actionable guidance on cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, contract profitability and working capital. Support proposal pricing: Review pricing models, labor rates, indirect costs and fee assumptions to support competitive, profitable federal proposals. Strengthen financial controls: Improve accounting policies, internal controls and processes supporting federal contracting requirements. Develop dashboards: Define KPIs and maintain reports that provide timely visibility into financial and operational performance. Support external reporting: Coordinate audits and respond to lender, investor and other financial information requests. Improve systems: Recommend practical improvements to accounting systems, reporting tools and data flows.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or a related field. 7+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leader. Federal government contracting accounting experience, including indirect cost rates, FAR cost principles, DCAA audit support and incurred cost submissions. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, close processes, and business tax compliance. Experience reviewing and overseeing work performed by outside accounting and tax firms. Advanced Excel skills and experience with cloud or government contracting accounting systems. Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial leaders and work independently in a remote, part-time role. U.S.-based, authorized to work in the U.S. and available during agreed-upon Eastern Time business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

Federal contracts management experience, including contract review, modifications, funding tracking, billing requirements and subcontract administration. Federal proposal pricing experience, including developing cost models, evaluating pricing assumptions and supporting pricing strategies for T&M, firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts. CPA license, active or inactive. Experience as a fractional, part-time or outsourced Controller supporting small to mid-sized businesses. Experience with financial dashboards, Power BI or similar tools, and AI or automation to improve reporting. FYI's Benefits/Incentives: What is in it for you? Opportunity to work a hybrid work schedule A knowledgeable, high-achieving, diverse, experienced, and fun team. The chance to be part of a rapidly growing company and the next success story. A competitive base salary with a loaded benefits package plus 401K. Tuition/education assistance, personal computer allowance, pet Insurance