Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller is responsible for the direct day-to-day accounting operations of the company. This role assists and supports the Controller with organizational accounting functions, which includes monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes. Prepares financial statements and filings in compliance with GAAP and assists in ad hoc Finance activities as needed. Working with the appropriate managers, will ensure the timely and accurate completion of all Payable, Receivable, and GL activities.

The role must foster a positive and trusting culture and effectively inspire the cross-functional team to deliver superior service and drive continuous improvement.

• Working under the guidance of the Controller, will establish and maintain systems and controls for compliant and effective accounting, financial reporting, and operations.
• Drive process improvements and standardization of key business processes. Foster a strong internal control and compliance environment within the business.
• Maintain an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards and procedures. Oversee compliance with Government Regulations.
• Manage the activities of the Accounting, Travel & Expense, Payroll and Accounts Payable functions to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee and vendor payments.
• Lead efforts to resolve financial issues, manage audit activities and focus on primary accounting and management reporting processes. Responsible for the general ledger and audit excellence.
• Supports monthly close process, monitoring departmental and company-wide compliance with accounting related policies and procedures; developing and making recommendations for process improvement; participating in the establishment and implementation of major goals and objectives for the accounting operations; and serving as a resource in all aspects of accounting. Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), cost accounting principles and cost accounting methodology.
• Working with Deltek SME, will configure, maintain, and update the Costpoint chart of accounts for all companies, including additional accounts and related financial statement configuration updates.
• Reconcile accounting inaccuracies or imbalances.
• Implement, maintain, and monitor compliance with a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions.
• Work closely with the Finance Deltek SME to develop, implement, and maintain Costpoint cost accounting elements to include multiple cost pool structures, including new pool setup, pool cost/base reconciliation, and monthly indirect rate processing for all companies; assist with Disclosure Statement documentation.
• Weekly cash flow analysis and management, including daily updates to the bank account tracking spreadsheets and weekly or monthly projections for cash needs.
• Submission of timely payroll and accounts payable direct deposit files through secure electronic bank portals.
• Will produce periodic internal and external financial reports, maintaining an adequate system of accounting records, developing and maintain a comprehensive set of accounting internal controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with GAAP, FAR, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Government Accounting Standards (GAS).
• Will assist in closing financial periods in Costpoint, to include processing/reconciling cost pools, posting revenue, updating project status report tables, updating financial statement tables, and performing a final month end review.
• Will assist in closing fiscal years and roll-forward balances in Costpoint or setting up new fiscal years and accounting periods in Costpoint.
• Assist the Finance Manager with annual incurred cost submission preparation, reporting and reconciling.
• May review and renew (or obtain new) insurance coverage, for all company operations, including Property, General Liability, Workman's Comp, Directors & Officers, Errors & Omissions, Commercial Auto, etc.
• Perform any other related duties as…