Controller

Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) is seeking an experienced Controller to support accounting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, and other financial functions. This is an on-site position at our headquarters in Lanham, MD.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Is responsible for the general and cost accounting, payroll,
  accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, cash management, property
  accountability, tax reporting, and records management functions.
• Provides guidance and training to the contract administration
  staff in all areas of contracts management.
• Functions as a direct liaison between the company and DCAA,
  public accounting firms, and other outside organizations.
• Informs and advises the management staff of all matters that
  could impact the Company's profitability, reputation, or financial position and
  operations.
• Provides a direct liaison for the Company's banking requirements.
• Plans and organizes the accounting/contracts operations and
  establishes comprehensive operating procedures within the Company's guidelines
  and policies.
• Directs the development of accounting policies and ensures the
  administration-approved accounting procedures.
• Maintains a complete working knowledge of the overall accounting
  operation and reviews the system to ensure that integrity and objectivity are
  inherent.
• Is responsible for training and staffing the
  accounting/finance/contract operations.
• Decide and Organize projects priorities.
• Independently works through situational issues and uses problem
  solving skills to achieve desired project outcome.
• Follows instructions; responds to management direction; accepts
  personal responsibility for actions, performance, and results; keeps
  commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an
  alternate plan.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits
  objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes
  to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports
  everyone's efforts to succeed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) and a minimum of 15 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years management experience in Government contracting required.

EEO/AA Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; have mobility; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.