Controller

Anovaeon, LLC serves as a dedicated strategic partner to government and other customers. We provide a range of professional services, including specialized facilities, customized logistics support, and direct care services.

We hire individuals who share our commitment to excellence and exceeding customer expectations. Anovaeon offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and training and development opportunities.

Position Overview:

The Controller is a hands-on finance leader responsible for owning Anovaeon’s day-to-day accounting operations, including bookkeeping, general ledger management, payroll coordination, invoicing, and financial reporting. This role ensures compliance with federal financial regulations, supports budgeting and audit readiness, and collaborates closely with HR, operations, and leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial data across projects.

Anovaeon is an early-stage company with room to grow, and the Controller will have the opportunity to build and shape the finance function from the ground up. Prior government contracting experience is helpful but not required; training and support will be provided.

Essential Functions:

Financial Leadership & Controls

• Serve as Anovaeon’s senior accounting resource, owning the full accounting cycle from transaction entry through monthly close and reporting
• Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures as the company scales
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, cash flow management, and financial planning

Financial Recordkeeping & Transactions

• Maintain general ledger entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Record daily financial transactions in accounting systems (e.g., Sage Intacct preferred)
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts, and financial discrepancies
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data

Government Contracting Compliance

• Support accounting processes aligned with government contracting standards
• Maintain documentation for audit readiness and compliance reviews
• Track project expenses and ensure allocation aligns with contract requirements
• Assist with financial reporting for government contracts and grants

Payroll & Expense Management

• Coordinate payroll data with HR systems (e.g., Rippling or similar platforms)
• Process employee reimbursements and contractor payments
• Monitor timesheet data to ensure alignment with financial reporting

Invoicing & Reporting

• Prepare client invoices and monitor payment collections
• Generate monthly financial reports for leadership review
• Assist in budget tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis

Audit & Documentation Support

• Maintain organized and secure financial records
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Ensure proper document retention in accordance with compliance requirements

Required Qualifications & Core Competencies:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience (e.g., senior accountant, accounting manager, or similar)
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles (GAAP)
• Experience with accounting software (Sage Intacct preferred but not required)
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial recordkeeping
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with confidentiality

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems
• Government contracting environments (e.g., FAR compliance awareness)
• Payroll systems such as Rippling or UKG Ready
• Knowledge of Cost accounting and indirect rate structures
• Financial reporting for federal or state-funded projects
• Certifications: QuickBooks Certification or equivalent, Bookkeeping or Accounting certifications
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Compensation:

• Salary commensurate with experience: $75,000-100,000
• Early-stage company with room to grow – opportunity to advance as the organization and finance function expand

Conditions of Employment:

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal history check, background investigation, drug screening, verification of employment and education history, and/or security clearance requirements, as applicable.
• Must be able to meet all contract, client, and company screening and credentialing requirements.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
• Must show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in virtual meetings, by phone, and through written correspondence.
• Ability to review detailed documentation and perform repetitive computer-based tasks with accuracy.

Work Environment:

• This is a fully remote position
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven finance and operations environment
• Early-stage company with room to grow
• Standard work hours apply; however, flexibility may be required to address operational priorities, or time-sensitive business needs across different time zones
• Collaboration with cross-functional remote teams

Other Duties & Information:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

Position Type: Full-Time

Travel Requirements: None

Location: Remote