Job Description

Company Overview : InterAgency, Inc. is a minority-owned DC-based small business with an outsized presence in the Nation’s Capital. Over our 12-year history, InterAgency has provided environmental and regulatory consulting on billion-dollar tunnels to prevent flooding and improve water quality, seawalls to combat sea level rise, transportation infrastructure to electrify bus transit, and social justice programs to provide equitable access to clean drinking water. We are experts in planning and implementation of large-scale public infrastructure and are dedicated to environmental conservation and sustainable land management.

Job Summary : InterAgency is seeking a full-time Controller to lead and strengthen the company’s accounting operations, compliance functions, and financial systems. This role is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, audit readiness, government contract compliance, and ongoing staff development. The Controller will supervise junior accounting personnel and collaborate with executive leadership to support growth, fiscal transparency, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Oversee and ensure the timely generation and accuracy of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Prepare for and manage FAR-compliant overhead rate audits; maintain indirect cost allocations.
• Develop and enforce accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, and other applicable standards.
• Oversee all outgoing billing to clients (public and private) and ensure on-time, accurate invoicing in accordance with contract terms.
• Manage Accounts Receivable (A/R) tracking and collection efforts; lead client communication on past due accounts.
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff in AP/AR, reconciliations, time tracking, and expense categorization.
• Partner with payroll processors and HR to ensure timely and accurate payroll across multistate jurisdictions.
• Maintain and improve internal financial dashboards and KPI tracking tools to support executive decision-making.
• Assist with audit preparations and support outside CPA firms, financial institutions, and legal advisors as needed.
• Coordinate with Executive Leadership on annual budgeting, forecasting, and project cost tracking.
• Support planning for new business entities, partner buyouts, equity distribution, and financial strategy initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a Controller or senior supervisory role.
• Expert proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated experience with FAR-compliant audits, indirect cost rate management, and government billing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or CMA certification (or in-progress).
• Familiarity with government contract billing models (T&M, CPFF, fixed price).
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (Deltek, Oracle).
• Experience managing multistate payroll and benefits compliance (DC/MD/VA).
• Background in project-based accounting environments with mixed contract portfolios (public and private sector).

Employment Conditions:

• Location: North Bethesda, MD (Hybrid).
• Type: Full-time, exempt employment.
• First 60 days: 5 days/week in-office.
• Post-training: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote, subject to team needs.
• Hours: Regular business hours, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST.
• Background Check: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including employment history, education, criminal record, and credit history as applicable.

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $110,000 – $130,000, commensurate with experience.
• Full medical benefits package.
• 401(k) retirement plan with Safe Harbor employer match.
• Paid holiday leave: All Federal holidays.
• Paid Time Off: 20 days / year.
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Account Programs.
• Company-provided life insurances.
• Eligible for annual performance bonus and raise.
• Company provided equipment and software, as needed.

Sponsorship in US:

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.

InterAgency employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

InterAgency is an equal opportunity employer.

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