Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Assistant Controller

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions • $135K — $150K *
Colorado Springs, CO 80918In-Person
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 10-12 years of progressive accounting experience
  • 4 years of supervisory experience preferred
  • Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive financial reporting to senior management and Corporate Accounting
  • Oversee and review general ledger activities
  • Coordinate month-end and year-end close processes
  • Monitor adherence to established accounting policies and procedures
  • Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to the general ledger accounting team
  • Participate in testing, implementation, and upgrades of Costpoint accounting software
  • Support the preparation of the annual Incurred Cost Submission and provisional indirect rate submissions

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaboration with internal and external auditors
  • Participation in system upgrades and improvements
  • Competitive salary based on experience and education
Full Job Description
Kratos has an exciting opportunity in Colorado Springs, CO or REMOTE for an Assistant Controller. This role will include the following responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Compliance
  • Provide comprehensive financial reporting to senior management and Corporate Accounting, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and established accounting standards.
  • Oversee and review general ledger activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, monthly adjusting journal entries, intercompany transactions, commission calculations and accruals, and bank reconciliations.
  • Participate in the preparation of the corporate reporting package and effectively utilize the corporate consolidation tool.
  • Ensure full compliance with Sarbanes?Oxley (SOX) internal controls and maintain a strong understanding of governmental and tax regulations impacting the organization.

Accounting Operations & Oversight
  • Coordinate month?end and year?end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Monitor adherence to established accounting policies and procedures and recommend improvements as needed.
  • Collaborate regularly with internal and external auditors, providing required documentation and supporting audit activities.
  • Prepare weekly cash forecasts and approve weekly check runs.

Team Leadership & Technical Guidance
  • Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to the general ledger accounting team.
  • Ensure team compliance with GAAP and promote continuous learning and professional development.
  • Review accounting matters and support research to ensure proper application of accounting standards.

Systems & Process Improvement
  • Participate in testing, implementation, and upgrades of Costpoint accounting software and related financial systems.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and improve reporting processes.

Regulatory & Government Contracting Support
  • Support the preparation of the annual Incurred Cost Submission and provisional indirect rate submissions to the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).
  • Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
  • Assist in managing and responding to DCAA audit requests.


  • Bachelor's degree in Sccounting, Finance, or related field
  • 10-12 years of progressive accounting experience, 4 years of supervisory experience preferred
  • Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • CPA certification or MBA
  • Experience using Deltek Costpoint
  • Experience in project accounting or government contract accounting; including cost pools and indirect rates
  • Experience with DCAA audits

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The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $135,000-$150,000

About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical products, solutions, and services in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Kratos Government Solutions, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety & Security. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, satellite communications, training systems, modular systems, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial, ground, and seaborne, as well as command, control, and communications systems. The Public Safety & Security segment designs, engineers, deploys, operates, integrates, maintains, and operates security and surveillance solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, government, and commercial customers. The company serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers; and critical infrastructure, power generation, power transport, nuclear energy, financial, IT, healthcare, education, transportation, and petro-chemical industries, as well as government and military customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Learn more about Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Size
3,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ
KTOS
* Ladders Estimates

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