Assistant Controller

GovCon Accounting | FAR / DFARS | GL + Close + Financial Reporting

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Salary: $95,000 - $105,000 per year

A bit about us:

A well-established government contracting organization is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support the continued strength and development of its accounting function.

This position plays a key role in overseeing general ledger activity, financial reporting, close processes, indirect cost accounting, internal controls, audit support and compliance within a federal contracting environment. The Assistant Controller will work closely with executive leadership, Contracts and Program Management to ensure the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial information across the organization.

The role will also provide leadership to accounting staff, support the continued refinement of accounting policies and procedures, and help maintain compliance with applicable GAAP, FAR, DFARS and DCAA requirements. Prior experience in government contract accounting, including indirect rates, incurred cost submissions and Deltek Costpoint, is strongly preferred.

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary + bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and more!
• Direct exposure to executive leadership
• Leadership responsibility for an accounting team
• Strong involvement in government contract accounting, including FAR, DFARS, DCAA, indirect rates and incurred cost submissions
• Partnership with Contracts and Program Management on project accounting and financial matters
• Visibility across both day-to-day accounting operations and broader financial reporting

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, project accounting and indirect cost accounting
• Manage monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes and ensure reporting deadlines are met
• Review financial statements, supporting schedules and account activity for accuracy and completeness
• Maintain strong balance sheet controls and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
• Oversee project and indirect cost allocation methodologies within a government contracting environment
• Analyze indirect rates and support provisional billing rates, final rates and year-end true-ups
• Prepare and support incurred cost submissions and related schedules
• Ensure accounting practices remain compliant with GAAP, FAR, DFARS, DCAA requirements and internal policies
• Serve as a key accounting contact for financial statement audits, DCAA audits and other external reviews
• Support audit requests, schedules, documentation and follow-up items
• Conduct internal reviews of billing and payroll processes to confirm accuracy, compliance and data integrity
• Identify accounting discrepancies, control gaps and process issues and recommend corrective action
• Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures and internal control documentation
• Support improvements to reporting, close processes, reconciliations and accounting workflows
• Supervise, develop and review the work of accounting staff
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to team members
• Partner with Contracts and Program Management on project accounting, contract requirements, billing and financial matters
• Work with executive leadership on financial reporting, accounting issues and operational needs
• Support ERP and reporting improvements and ensure appropriate system controls are maintained

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 4-6+ years of direct accounting management or supervisory experience
• Strong hands-on general ledger experience
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS and DCAA requirements strongly preferred
• Experience with indirect rates, indirect cost pools, incurred cost submissions or government contract accounting highly valued
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and/or DCAA audits
• Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting policies and ERP system controls
• Deltek Costpoint experience preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across accounting, Contracts, Program Management and executive leadership

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