Assistant Controller

About the role

PQT Ayaquhs, LLC is seeking an Assistant Controller who is self-motivated and possesses a strong administrative background, astute communication skills, and attention to detail. The Assistant Controller supports the Corporate Controller in managing accounting operations for a mid-sized federal government contractor with multiple subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

• Aid with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close for multiple subsidiaries in accordance with US GAAP.
• Oversee project accounting activities for government contracts, including contract setup, cost tracking, billing, revenue recognition, unbilled revenue reconciliation, indirect rate application, and margin analysis.
• Manage shared-services and home-office accounting activities, including intercompany transactions, allocations, and reconciliation processes across subsidiaries.
• Lead audit execution. Heavily support all other audits, including financial statement audits, tax-related support, and other regulatory or compliance reviews.
• Prepare and/or oversee annual Incurred Cost Submissions, including supporting schedules, reconciliations, indirect cost rate calculations, and adequacy-related documentation.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, processes, and internal controls to support compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and company requirements as applicable.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop up to 3-5 employees across accounting and project accounting functions.
• Partner with finance, contracts, compliance, and operations leaders to improve reporting quality, process efficiency, and audit readiness.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, indirect rate management, and other financial analysis for leadership decision-making.
• Work Environment Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
• Physical Demands While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in federal government contracting.
• Strong experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidated financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience leading DCAA audits and supporting other audits from planning through resolution.
• Direct experience preparing and submitting Incurred Cost Submissions/Indirect Cost Proposals, including related reconciliations and adequacy support.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting, indirect rates, FAR, CAS, and government contract compliance requirements.
• Prior experience supervising accounting and/or project accounting staff.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment and collaborate across multiple entities and functions.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and time management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and industry-standard capture and proposal management tools.
• Must be able to work during EST core business hours. Extended hours will be required during training and payroll processing days.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines under tight timelines.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation including fingerprinting.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance