Position: Assistant Controller

Reports To: Controller

Position Summary:

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls of Epoch Concepts. This role blends core commercial accounting responsibilities with government contract accounting compliance, including DCAA requirements, FAR/DFARS cost principles, and indirect rate management. The Assistant Controller plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of the company's financial operations across both commercial and U.S. government contract engagements.

Who you are:

• Hands-on accounting professional with strong financial reporting and operational accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of government contract accounting, DCAA compliance, FAR/DFARS, and indirect rates.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Comfortable managing competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative leader who supports teams, strengthens controls, and improves processes.
• Effective time manager with consistent follow-through and ownership of responsibilities
• Adaptable and forward-thinking in evolving regulatory and operational environments

What you'll do:

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Assist the Controller in managing the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses for leadership.
• Supervise and review the work of accounting staff, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and billing.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting and accounting processes.
• Support the accounting system (ERP) administration, data integrity, and process improvement initiatives.

Government Contract Compliance

• Maintain and support indirect cost rate structures (fringe, overhead, G&A) in compliance with FAR Part 31 cost principles.
• Coordinate with DCAA and DCMA auditors on incurred cost audits, floor checks, and other compliance reviews.
• Monitor compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), as applicable to covered contracts.
• Support contract billing across cost-reimbursable, time-and-materials (T&M), and firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract types.
• Assist in maintaining written accounting policies and procedures consistent with government contracting requirements.
• Support external financial statement audits and government compliance audits as needed.

Other Duties

• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings, including 1099s, sales/use tax, and other required reporting.
• Assist with special projects, process documentation, and ad hoc financial analysis as requested.
• Other duties as assigned

What qualifications you'll bring:

• CPA preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. MA or MBA in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, preferred.
• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience with U.S. government contract accounting and DCAA compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and government cost accounting principles (FAR, DFARS).
• Experience with GovCon ERP systems such as Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar, preferred.
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience within an accounting function, preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• Progressive Compensation Package
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drugs)
• Wellness program
• 401k with Company match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
• On site gym (Littleton facility)
• On-Going Training & Development

Our comprehensive, competitive benefits program is an important part of your total compensation package. We offer a variety of plans and coverage including health and welfare, retirement, unlimited PTO and voluntary benefits as well as resources to help you make cost-effective decisions for you and your family.

Due to the nature of our business, applicants must be United States citizens. All candidates are required to pass a background check and drug screening prior to employment.

Epoch Concepts participates in and maintains ISO certification. All employees are responsible for supporting our quality management system and continuous improvement efforts.

Location: Littleton, CO

Employee Type: Full time

Anticipated Application Closing Date, on or before 10/31/2026