BLUEHAWK, LLC is a professional services firm providing intelligence, information technology, language, and training services to the U.S. Government and commercial entities with objectives to protect and defend our nation, citizens, natural resources, critical Infrastructure, freedoms, and human rights. We are hiring creative, motivated talented people. Who are committed to delivering programs and solutions to meet our customers' time frames and financial parameters by managing technical, schedule, and cost performance.

Bluehawk is seeking an experienced Financial Controller with strong GovCon, DCAA compliance, and Unanet expertise to lead our accounting department. The Controller will oversee financial operations, accounting systems, government contract reporting, indirect rate management, and audit readiness across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing Unanet in a government contracting environment, ensuring DCAA-compliant accounting practices, and supporting federal cost accounting, pricing, and financial reporting requirements.

1. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and review financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and indirect rate reports.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and compliance risks.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external financial reports in accordance with DCAA, FAR, CAS, and GAAP requirements.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Indirect Rate Management

• Develop and manage budgets aligned with contract requirements and organizational goals.
• Perform detailed variance analysis, including actuals vs. budgets vs. provisional billing rates.
• Manage indirect rate structure, including fringe, overhead, G&A, and fee calculations.
• Provide financial modeling for program projections, cost pools, and pricing strategies.

3. Proposal Development, Cost Accounting & Pricing

• Support the development of compliant cost proposals, including price-to-win strategies.
• Prepare detailed cost narratives, cost buildup spreadsheets, and cost justifications for labor, travel, and ODCs.
• Ensure pricing, cost accounting, and billing practices meet FAR Part 31 and CAS requirements.

4. Compliance, Oversight & Audit Management

• Ensure accounting practices comply with FAR, DFARS, CAS, GAAP, and DCAA guidance.
• Lead preparation for DCAA audits, including ICE submissions, incurred cost reconciliations, and timesheet/labor audit packages.
• Maintain proper documentation and internal controls to support audit readiness and accurate reporting.
• Oversee internal compliance reviews for timekeeping, labor charging, indirect rate applications, and cost accounting standards.

5. Accounting & Financial Operations

• Lead and manage general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and project accounting functions.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Manage reconciliations, revenue recognition, cost accruals, and contract billing cycles (FFP, T&M, Cost-Reimbursable).

6. Unanet System Management (Critical Requirement)

• Serve as the Unanet administrator, ensuring optimal system configuration and financial data integrity.
• Oversee project setup, labor categories, billing groups, indirect rate tables, and revenue recognition within Unanet.
• Develop automated reporting, dashboards, and workflows to strengthen financial visibility and compliance.
• Train and support staff on Unanet timekeeping, expense reporting, project accounting, and financial reporting functions.

7. Leadership

• Supervise and mentor accounting and finance staff, fostering a culture of accountability and compliance.
• Establish financial policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with DCAA and GovCon standards.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic financial planning and organizational growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial management within government contracting.
• Required: Hands-on Unanet experience (project setup, billing, indirect rates, reporting, system management).
• Strong understanding of DCAA requirements, FAR Part 31, CAS, and GovCon cost accounting.
• Experience participating in or leading DCAA audits (ICE, labor, accounting system, etc.).
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial reporting tools.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Bluehawk, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/EOE Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity