<p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Melbourne, Florida. In this role, you will oversee critical financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls for a publicly traded defense contractor. This position requires extensive knowledge of government contracting regulations and expertise in financial systems such as Deltek Costpoint.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with regulatory and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control standards and support related audits.</p><p>• Assist in drafting and reviewing public filings.</p><p>• Maintain and improve internal control systems to meet compliance mandates.</p><p>• Collaborate with auditors during internal and external audits to ensure timely reviews.</p><p>• Oversee compliance with government contracting regulations, including reviewing indirect cost rates and supporting incurred cost submissions.</p><p>• Utilize Deltek Costpoint for accurate financial reporting and data analysis.</p><p>• Supervise accounting staff, providing mentorship and technical guidance.</p><p>• Partner with FP& A, Contracts, and Program Management teams to ensure alignment on financial processes.</p><p>• Contribute to system upgrades and improvements to enhance operational efficiency.</p>
<ul><li>Lead and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Oversee preparation and review of financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow.</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls, policies, and procedures.</li><li>Manage general ledger integrity, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments.</li><li>Support annual financial audits and manage relationships with external auditors.</li><li>Prepare, maintain, and analyze annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and multi-year financial projections.</li><li>Develop and deliver variance analyses against budget, forecast, and prior periods.</li><li>Provide financial insights to support strategic decision‑making and operational performance improvement.</li><li>Create dashboards, KPIs, and management reports for senior leadership.</li><li>Manage percent‑completion accounting for long-term projects, ensuring proper revenue recognition and accurate work‑in‑progress (WIP) reporting.</li><li>Oversee job costing, margin analysis, and project profitability reporting.</li><li>Support accounting for maintenance agreements, service contracts, and recurring revenue streams.</li><li>Partner with project managers, operations, and service teams to ensure accuracy of billing, contract terms, change orders, and cost tracking.</li><li>Lead and mentor the accounting team; support ongoing development.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, HR, and leadership.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in accounting workflows, automation, and system efficiencies.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking a proactive and experienced Assistant Controller with 3+ years of supervisory experience in accounting. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in handling or reviewing accounts payable and accounts receivable, as well as facilitating the month-end close process. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required. This is a fully in-office role, perfect for a detail-oriented professional eager to lead and grow within a dynamic environment.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Supervise and review AP and AR functions to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Facilitate and oversee the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.</li><li>Monitor team performance and provide training and development to foster growth.</li><li>Collaborate across departments to address discrepancies and streamline processes.</li><li>Maintain financial records and support audit and compliance efforts.</li></ul><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>3+ years of experience in a supervisory accounting role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of AP, AR, and month-end close processes.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related subject is required.</li><li>Excellent leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.</li></ul><p>Please send your resume to Molly Waldman. You can message me on LinkedIn (Molly Helfer Waldman) to send me your resume directly. My email is also located on LinkedIn.</p>