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AI-Focused Controller – Government Contracting

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🕒 September 25

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

⛔️ Financial Controller

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Posted on Makwa Global, LLC's careers page, not through a job board

First seen by Remote Rocketship September 25

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Makwa Global, LLC

51 - 200 employees

📦 Logistics

✈️ Travel

💼 Consulting

Logistics • Travel • Consulting

Makwa Global, LLC is a Tribal Enterprise owned by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, based in Minnesota. The company specializes in providing a new approach to Tribal Enterprise capabilities for government agencies and corporate partners. Their expertise spans several service areas including security, construction, facility support, training, staffing, logistics, travel, and communications. With over 75 years of combined experience in government contracting, Makwa Global aims to leverage its diverse capabilities to support various industries.

📋 Description

• Manage and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, cash management, reconciliations, month-end close, and reporting • Establish and maintain financial controls, accounting policies, procedures, and documentation • Coordinate information and documentation for annual financial audits, incurred cost submissions, benefits audits, tax filings, government contracting requirements, and other compliance activities • Ensure compliance with GAAP, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) • Maintain and optimize DCAA-compliant accounting systems • Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of AI and machine learning tools for financial operations, including predictive forecasting, anomaly detection, and workflow automation • Collaborate with IT to integrate AI tools with ERP and accounting systems such as Unanet and Paylocity • Identify and automate routine accounting tasks to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy • Establish controls, approval workflows, documentation, access restrictions, and segregation of duties for automated and AI-assisted financial processes • Monitor accuracy, reliability, security, compliance, and effectiveness of AI-assisted processes • Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning • Prepare or review indirect rate structures and ensure timely submission of incurred cost submissions (ICS) • Interface with external auditors, government agencies, and internal stakeholders during financial reviews and audits • Lead and mentor a small team of finance professionals and analysts • Promote innovation and continuous improvement through emerging technologies

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required • CPA or MBA strongly preferred • 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in accounting/financial management within a government contracting environment • Experience with 8(a) multiple entities, Small Business regulations, and OCONUS work • In-depth knowledge of GAAP, FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements • Experience with DCAA audits and compliance reporting • Hands-on experience with Unanet (strongly preferred) or other accounting/ERP systems used in federal contracting • Ability to be Unanet administrator • Experience with M&A due diligence and accounting integration • Proven experience identifying and implementing AI or automation tools in a financial setting

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