Assistant Controller

About the role

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of our financial operations within a complex, federally regulated defense contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely, accurate financial statements and internal reporting.
• Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, accruals, and key journal entries.
• Maintain compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Partner with operational finance, program finance, and FP&A teams to ensure proper cost allocation, revenue recognition, and contract accounting.
• Support external audits, internal audits, and DCAA/DCMA reviews; ensure appropriate documentation and audit readiness.
• Monitor and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and accounting procedures.
• Aid in developing and maintaining the company’s accounting systems, tools, and automation initiatives.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and development to accounting team members; ensure high standards of accuracy and performance.
• Help prepare technical accounting analyses and memos, particularly regarding government contract accounting and new accounting standards.
• Absorb responsibility for the annual tangible property tax return preparation and filing.
• Manage the annual 1099 reporting process, including identifying reportable vendors, verifying TIN information (W-9s), and preparing forms for filing.
• Ensure timely submission of all required 1099 forms to the IRS and state agencies.
• Prepare, review, and file state and local tax returns, including sales and use tax, franchise tax, and business license filings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, process efficiencies, and operational excellence across the finance organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within aerospace, defense, government contracting, or a similarly regulated environment.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, CAS, FAR, and DFARS.
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining robust internal controls.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including team management or supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (ex: Deltek Costpoint, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Ability to handle sensitive and classified information consistent with government security requirements.