Fractional Senior Controller – Government Contractor and Lender Oversight

Job overview

The Fractional Senior Controller – Government Contractor and Lender Oversight role is primarily remote, with occasional travel to company locations on the East Coast. Compensation is not specified. Charles River CFO is seeking financial oversight for government contractor businesses with impaired asset-based loans. Working on behalf of lenders and directly with borrower management, the controller strengthens accounting, cash management, financial controls, and accountability. The work supports lender confidence while helping borrowers improve performance and pursue recovery and repayment.

What you'll do

• Oversee accounting operations, close, reconciliations, and reporting
• oversee government contract and project accounting, including job costing, labor charging, cost allocation, and indirect rates
• support audit readiness and applicable FAR and DCAA requirements
• monitor cash flow, budgets, forecasts, and contract profitability
• establish spending controls
• lead weekly lender calls and report financial status, risks, and progress.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fractional senior controller

government contractor accounting

lender oversight

remote

charles river cfo

far

dcaa

asset-based lending

cash management

financial recovery

job costing

indirect rates

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Primarily remote; initially 5–10 hours per week, with potential to increase to 20–30 hours as additional companies onboard; occasional East Coast travel.

About the employer

Charles River CFO is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.