Assistant Controller

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller is a highly analytical and detail-oriented accounting leader with strong technical accountingexpertiseand experience in a government contracting environment subject to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this roleassistsin leading the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department andis responsible forensuringtimelyandaccuratefinancial reporting,maintainingcompliance with U.S. GAAP, CAS, and FAR requirements, and supporting the continued development of a compliant and scalable accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all levels of staff and management throughout the organization toaccomplishdepartmentalobjectivesand support strategic initiatives.

• Review monthlyconsolidatedfinancial statements and related account analyses for accuracy and completeness.

• Assistin drivinga timelyandaccuratemonthly close process.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting processes, systems, and internal controls.

• Ensure integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial data and reporting.

• Support year-end close and financial reporting activities, including preparation of financial statements and footnote disclosures.

• Coordinate audits by external auditors, DCAA, DCMA, and other regulatory agencies; oversee preparation of requested documentation.

• Review monthly general ledger reconciliations andmonitorbalance sheet account activity.

• Support compliance with debt covenants and lender reporting requirements.

• Perform financial process control activities to ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.

• Partner with business leadership to support revenue recognition compliancein accordance withU.S. GAAP and company policy.

• Research, analyze, and document complex or non-routine accounting transactionsin accordance withU.S. GAAP, CAS, and FAR requirements.

• Prepare technical accounting memoranda and position papers supporting accounting conclusions.

• Evaluate accounting implications related to contracts, acquisitions, restructurings, and other strategic transactions.

• Assess compliance with ASC 606, lease accounting, business combinations, and other applicable accounting guidance.

• Partner with external auditors on technical accounting matters and accounting policy interpretation.

• Evaluate the impact of new accounting pronouncements andassistwith implementation efforts.

• Support preparation and review of indirect rates, incurred cost submissions, and provisional billing rates.

• Maintain compliance with disclosed accounting practices and applicable business system requirements.

• Ensure consistency between estimating, accumulating, and reporting costsin accordance withCAS requirements.

• Provide leadership across Finance, Operations, Sales, HR, and Legal on accounting-related matters.

• Create and promote an environment of continuous improvement.

• Perform overhead and indirect rate analysis.

• Provide support for mergers and acquisitionsduediligence and integration activities.

• Effectively lead and manage geographically dispersed teams and resources.

• Perform other duties andassistin specialprojectsas necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Financerequired; CPA strongly preferred.

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a government contracting environment.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, CAS, and FAR regulations.

• Experience supporting DCAA and DCMA audits.

• Experience preparing or reviewing technical accounting analyses and accounting position papers.

• Strong understanding of revenue recognition, lease accounting, and business combinations.

• Experience with indirect rate structures, incurred cost submissions, and government contract accounting.

• Experience with ERP/accounting systems used in federal contracting environments (DeltekCostpoint preferred).

• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.