Associate Controller
HybridRockville, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Conduct day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting for a government contracting environment, supporting the monthly close process, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations. Prepare and review billing transactions, reconcile accounts receivable, and maintain audit-ready documentation while ensuring compliance with FAR cost principles and indirect rate structures. Collaborate with the CFO, program management, and internal teams to assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for management decision-making. Provide guidance on accounting procedures and resolve audit requests to ensure timely, accurate reporting and internal control improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including 2–3 years in government contracting
- Experience in a senior accountant, accounting manager, associate controller, or comparable role
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting principles, and FAR cost principles applicable to government contractors
- Experience with direct and indirect cost accounting, including indirect cost pools, allocation bases, and rate structures
- Experience with government contract billing, accounts receivable, and audit support
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including financial analysis and account reconciliation experience
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint
- Familiarity with DFARS and government contract clauses related to financial management and accounting
- Experience with time-and-materials and fixed-price government contracts
- Accurate classification and allocation of direct and indirect costs
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