Corporate Controller

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Full Time Management Middletown, RI, US

MIKEL invests in people and technology – empowering the creative process, building responsive relationships, and propelling innovative solutions from conception to completion for the U.S. Navy. MIKEL is a small woman owned business that has been providing Undersea Warfare Solutions to the Department of Defense since the company’s inception in 1999.

Be a part of our dynamic team whose solutions and services enable the Navy to solve their toughest problems and meet their mission requirements. We have undersea operations experience, combined with engineering and specific subject matter expertise, that provides an in-depth understanding of the problem and a novel, innovative and cost-effective solution. MIKEL is committed to providing an environment that challenges its employees to use and advance their skills and knowledge to provide solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Position:Corporate Controller

Nature of Role:The Corporate Controller is responsible for directing all accounting, financial reporting, government compliance, cost accounting, and internal control functions for a growing small business providing engineering services and light manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, primarily the U.S. Navy. This position serves as the Company's senior accounting professional and is responsible for ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) requirements.

The Controller will provide both strategic financial leadership and hands-on execution while managing day-to-day accounting operations. The ideal candidate possesses significant experience supporting government contractors, strong manufacturing cost accounting expertise, and extensive experience utilizing Deltek Costpoint ERP.

Responsibilities:

• Direct all accounting operations including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, and Financial Reporting.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead the monthly and year-end closing processes.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain annual operating budgets and periodic financial forecasts.
• High attention to detail and strong time management skills
• Provide guidance and counsel to staff.
• Conduct periodic performance evaluations, recommend personnel actions and act as resource for staff.
• Conduct periodic individual and/or group staff meetings.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Government Contract Accounting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with DCAA, DCMA, FAR, and DFARS Standards.
• Maintain an adequate accounting system that meets DCAA requirements.
• Prepare and submit annual Incurred Cost Proposals (ICE Model).
• Prepare pricing rate proposals and provisional billing rates.
• Develop and monitor indirect rate structures.
• Support contract pricing activities and proposal development.
• Manage contract revenue recognition under applicable accounting standards.
• Maintain labor charging, timekeeping, and cost accounting compliance.
• Coordinate and respond to DCAA and DCMA audits, reviews, and requests.

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing

• Maintain standard and actual product costing methodologies.
• Oversee inventory accounting and valuation.
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