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Financial Project Controller Manager

@ Sabel Systems
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United States
RemoteFull Time
Responsibilities:lead billing, manage funding, develop pricing
Requirements Summary:5-10 years government contract project accounting and billing; strong pricing; leadership; DCAA/compliance experience; GAAP and revenue recognition; advanced Excel; clear communication.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Deltek, Unanet, Excel
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Why Sabel Systems



Sabel is a digital engineering and Defense technology partner helping organizations simplify complexity and improve mission outcomes with secure, scalable solutions across the lifecycle. Our people-first culture blends large-business opportunity with small-business agility, enabling us to deliver high-impact, secure solutions rapidly while investing in our people’s growth and success.



The Financial Project Controller Manager is responsible for leading project-level financial management for government contracts, while also owning and developing the organization’s pricing capability. This role oversees contract billing, funding management, revenue recognition support, and cost control, and serves as a strategic financial partner to Project Managers, Contracts, Accounting, and Business Development leadership. In addition to core project accounting responsibilities, this position plays a key leadership role in building and managing a pricing function—supporting proposal development, cost strategy, and competitive positioning across a growing pipeline. The role requires a balance of hands-on execution and team leadership, including oversight and development of project controllers and pricing support staff.



This position ensures contract financials and pricing submissions are accurate, compliant with FAR/DFARS, and audit-ready, while enabling informed decision-making across both awarded work and pipeline opportunities.



What You'll Do



Project Financial Management & Oversight




  • Lead the preparation, review, and submission of customer invoices in accordance with contract terms (T&M, FFP, cost-type), funding limitations, and FAR/DFARS requirements.

  • Own contract funding oversight, including ceilings, burn rates, limitations, and forward-looking forecasts; proactively identify and mitigate funding and compliance risks.

  • Review contracts, task orders, and modifications to ensure accurate billing structures, CLIN setup, funding alignment, and regulatory compliance.

  • Partner with Project Managers to manage full financial performance across portfolios, including revenue, cost, margin, and forecast-to-complete.

  • Lead recurring spend and forecast review meetings, driving accountability for financial performance and variance management.

  • Monitor billing, collections, and cash flow; provide portfolio-level reporting on billed, unbilled, AR aging, and overall contract health.

  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and support DCAA, DCMA, and customer audits.



Pricing Leadership & Business Development Support




  • Lead the development, review, and submission of compliant and competitive pricing for government proposals (T&M, FFP, and cost-type).

  • Partner with Business Development, Capture, and Contracts teams to shape pricing strategies aligned with win probability, contract type, and customer requirements.

  • Develop and maintain pricing models, rate structures, indirect rate applications, and cost narratives.

  • Ensure pricing submissions comply with FAR, DFARS, and cost principles (FAR Part 31), and support audit readiness for cost proposals.

  • Provide pricing analysis, competitive benchmarking, and scenario modeling to support bid/no-bid and capture decisions.

  • Standardize pricing processes, templates, and review procedures to improve efficiency, consistency, and compliance.