Head of Accounting & Compliance

SourceFactor's client is a small and growing PE-backed technology solutions company based in Reston, VA. We're helping them find a Controller / Director of Accounting who has hands-on experience leading the accounting function for a PE-backed entity. This role is on-site in Reston, VA.The focus is on a hands-on "builder" who can institutionalize accounting operations, optimize cash flow, accelerate close timelines, and prepare the financial infrastructure for rapid scale, M&A integration, and eventual exit. This role requires US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Financial Operations & High-Growth Scale Modernize, accelerate, and oversee all corporate accounting operations, managing the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure institutional-grade financial reporting Serve as the internal authority on US GAAP, complex corporate transactions, equity-based compensation, and revenue recognition under ASC 606 Establish, implement, and maintain robust internal control structures, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures tailored for an agile, private equity-backed portfolio company Act as the primary liaison for top-tier external auditors, coordinating year-end financial audits and ensuring flawless, institutional-grade documentation Private Equity Reporting & Strategic Finance Deliver high-quality, comprehensive financial packages to executive leadership, private equity sponsors, and lenders Provide critical operational support for strategic initiatives, including pre-close financial due diligence, working capital calculations, and post-acquisition accounting integrations Assist the CFO in managing liquidity, working capital optimization, cash flow forecasting, and debt covenant compliance monitoring Mentor, coach, and scale the accounting organization, building depth, cross-training, and a culture of continuous development Partner with IT and business leaders to evaluate, optimize, or migrate accounting systems to support commercial software, manufacturing, or hardware deployment tracking at scale Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master's degree or MBA is a plus.~ 8+ years of progressive corporate accounting experience, with at least 3+ years in a senior management or controller-level capacity.~ Proven experience navigating the fast-paced reporting cycles, leverage structures, and transactional rhythms of a private equity-backed company is highly preferred~ Industry Focus: Open to backgrounds in technology, software or traditional commercial sectors. Prior experience in or supporting the national security community All candidates must be US Citizens, capable of obtaining a security clearance.