PQT Ayaquhs, LLC is seeking an Assistant Controller who is self-motivated and possesses a strong administrative background, astute communication skills, and attention to detail. The Assistant Controller supports the Corporate Controller in managing accounting operations for a mid-sized federal government contractor with multiple subsidiaries. This role is responsible for review and support of consolidated financial reporting, project accounting oversight, shared-services/home-office accounting and cost pools, internal controls, audit coordination, and team leadership in a fully remote environment with up to 10% travel.
Expected salary range: $110,000 - $140,000
Key Responsibilities:- Lead audit execution.
- Heavily support all other audits, including financial statement audits, tax-related support, and other regulatory or compliance reviews.
- Prepare and/or oversee annual Incurred Cost Submissions, including supporting schedules, reconciliations, indirect cost rate calculations, and adequacy-related documentation.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close for multiple subsidiaries in accordance with US GAAP.
- Oversee project accounting activities for government contracts, including contract setup, cost tracking, billing, revenue recognition, unbilled revenue reconciliation, indirect rate application, and margin analysis.
- Manage shared-services and home-office accounting activities, including intercompany transactions, allocations, and reconciliation processes across subsidiaries.
- Maintain and improve accounting policies, processes, and internal controls to support compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and company requirements as applicable.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop up to 3-5 employees across accounting and project accounting functions.
- Partner with finance, contracts, compliance, and operations leaders to improve reporting quality, process efficiency, and audit readiness.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, indirect rate management, and other financial analysis for leadership decision-making.
Work Environment:
- Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
- Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
Physical Demands:
- While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
- Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel:
Qualifications:Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in federal government contracting.
- Demonstrated experience leading DCAA audits and supporting other audits from planning through resolution.
- Direct experience preparing and submitting Incurred Cost Submissions/Indirect Cost.
- Strong experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidated financial reporting.
- Strong knowledge of project accounting, indirect rates, FAR, CAS, and government contract compliance requirements.
- Prior experience supervising accounting and/or project accounting staff.
- Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment and collaborate across multiple entities and functions.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and time management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and industry-standard capture and proposal management tools.
- Must be able to work during EST core business hours. Extended hours will be required during training and payroll processing days.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines under tight timelines.
- Professional proficiency in English is required.
- Ability to pass a federal background investigation including fingerprinting.
- Due to the financial responsibilities of this role, a credit check will be conducted as part of the pre-employment process. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. PQT Ayaquhs LLC will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with JAMIS ERP.
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint.
- Experience with Tribal or Alaska Native entity owned accounting.
- BI/Cognos report writing skills.
BenefitsPQT Ayaquhs LLC offers a competitive benefits plan including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
*Eligibility requirements apply
