Government Division Assistant Controller - Reston, VA

Description

Purpose

Assist in leading the day-to-day accounting functions for the federal government contracting division and manage any government related audits.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Perform work under very limited supervision requiring the need to exercise independent judgement and discretion on a regular or frequent basis.

• Provide oversight and direction for one or more specific business processes or functions.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Assist in development, analysis, and communication of internal monthly financial statements on a timely basis.

• Identify, research and resolve corporate accounting, auditing and operational issues.

• Assist with special projects related to acquisitions as well as process improvements for the financial operations of the company.

Do the Work

• Oversee the activities of the government accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal monthly financial statements and annual audits.

• Manage the Federal Acquisition Rate (FAR) audit, DOT audits and all other regulatory agencies and submissions.

• Provide guidance on structure and approach for developing and allocating G&A and overhead rates

• Oversee the activities of the disbursement department, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and employee expense reports.

• Manage daily reconciliation of cash operating accounts.

• Coordinate and assist with audits with all external independent auditors (quarterly reviews, annual financial statement audit, bank audits, 401(k) audit, and other audits as required) and prepare of required items in a timely manner.

• Support proposal activity and help to create pricing responses to RFP and RFQ's.

• Assist with quarterly financial statement reporting for as required.

• Research and apply technical accounting to ensure compliance with GAAP and Cost Accounting Standards

• Identify, research, and resolve corporate accounting, auditing and operational issues.

• Assist with the development, implementation of and monitoring adherence to company accounting policies and procedures.

• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement.

• Assist Controller with special projects to facilitate the effective functioning of the Accounting Department.

Success Metrics and Competencies

Ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate...

• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.??

• Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

• Focus on improving return on investment.

• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Education, Work Experience, Licensure/Certifications, and Technical Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.

• CPA strongly preferred.

• Minimum of three (3) years of management experience.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in government contracting.

• Minimum of five (5) years of corporate accounting experience.?

• Experience required in Government Contracts and cost accounting in the following types of contracts: Cost Reimbursement, IDIQ, Competitive, CPFF, CPAF, Firm-Fixed Price.?

• Experience with hands on preparation and review of incurred cost submissions (ICS) and forward pricing rates is a plus.

• Previous experience of government accounting, public accounting and compliance strongly preferred.

• Prior professional services and percentage completion accounting experience.

• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and Cost Accounting Standards

• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills preferred.

• Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred.

• Previous experience with mergers and acquisitions is a plus.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

• Mobility around an office environment.

• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)