Assistant Controller

Kratos has an exciting opportunity in Colorado Springs, CO or remote for an Assistant Controller.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive financial reporting to senior management and Corporate Accounting, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and established accounting standards.
• Oversee and review general ledger activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, monthly adjusting journal entries, intercompany transactions, commission calculations and accruals, and bank reconciliations.
• Participate in the preparation of the corporate reporting package and effectively utilize the corporate consolidation tool.
• Ensure full compliance with Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX) internal controls and maintain a strong understanding of governmental and tax regulations impacting the organization.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Monitor adherence to established accounting policies and procedures and recommend improvements as needed.
• Collaborate regularly with internal and external auditors, providing required documentation and supporting audit activities.
• Prepare weekly cash forecasts and approve weekly check runs.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to the general ledger accounting team.
• Ensure team compliance with GAAP and promote continuous learning and professional development.
• Review accounting matters and support research to ensure proper application of accounting standards.
• Participate in testing, implementation, and upgrades of Costpoint accounting software and related financial systems.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and improve reporting processes.
• Support the preparation of the annual Incurred Cost Submission and provisional indirect rate submissions to the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).
• Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Assist in managing and responding to DCAA audit requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10-12 years of progressive accounting experience.
• 4 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or MBA.
• Experience using Deltek Costpoint.
• Experience in project accounting or government contract accounting, including cost pools and indirect rates.
• Experience with DCAA audits.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and education. Salary Range: $135,000–$150,000.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage.
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time-Off (PTO).
• Holidays.
• Education Reimbursement.