Assistant Controller

Overview

This role provides support to the Corporate Controller by helping maintain the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of accounting and financial reporting activities. The Assistant Controller will handle revenue recognition, cost accruals, and regulatory compliance, and assist with the month-end close process to ensure transactions are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and federal oversight requirements.

The position supports customer billing and serves as a bridge between project accounting and corporate finance, with a focus on audit readiness for government audit activity (including Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) readiness). Government contract accounting expertise is central to the role, including revenue recognition, indirect cost allocation, billing, project accounting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Revenue Recognition: Execute complex revenue recognition policies under ASC 606 across diverse contract types, including Time & Materials (T&M), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), and Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF).
• Government Billing: Oversee billing activities; assist with setup of billing schedules and preparation of complex customer invoices.
• Project Setup: Review contract awards and modifications and enter them within the ERP to ensure alignment with funding caps and contract delivery terms.
• Month-End Close: Assist with month-end close reconciliations and project profitability analysis; ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and reported timely.
• Incurred Cost Submissions: Support the annual preparation and submission of the Incurred Cost Proposal (ICP) to the federal government and respond to follow-up requests; assist with preparation and analysis of indirect rate calculations and related supporting schedules.
• Budgeting: Assist with budget preparation and forecasting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Program Managers to evaluate project burn rates, Estimates at Completion (EAC), and subcontractor funding authorizations.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Maintain accurate contract and project accounting information within the company’s ERP system; support development and improvement of accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience: 6 to 8+ years of progressive accounting experience within the federal government contracting industry.
• Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience with Unanet or similar government contracting ERP systems.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, CAS, and DCAA audit guidelines.
• Advanced Excel: High proficiency with Microsoft Excel for complex financial data modeling, data manipulation, and rate calculations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively across Finance, Contracts, and Program Management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified.

Location

Not specified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hiring decisions are based on merit and qualifications.