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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.