Assistant Controller (GovCon) at Command Holdings, a Pequot Company in N/A, FL

Job description

• PQT Ayaquhs, LLC is seeking an Assistant Controller who is self-motivated and possesses a strong administrative background, astute communication skills, and attention to detail. The Assistant Controller supports the Corporate Controller in managing accounting operations for a mid-sized federal government contractor with multiple subsidiaries. This role is responsible for review and support of consolidated financial reporting, project accounting oversight, shared-services/home-office accounting and cost pools, internal controls, audit coordination, and team leadership in a fully remote environment with up to 10% travel.
• Expected salary range: $110,000 - $140,000

Responsibilities

• Lead audit execution.
• Heavily support all other audits, including financial statement audits, tax-related support, and other regulatory or compliance reviews.
• Prepare and/or oversee annual Incurred Cost Submissions, including supporting schedules, reconciliations, indirect cost rate calculations, and adequacy-related documentation.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close for multiple subsidiaries in accordance with US GAAP.
• Oversee project accounting activities for government contracts, including contract setup, cost tracking, billing, revenue recognition, unbilled revenue reconciliation, indirect rate application, and margin analysis.
• Manage shared-services and home-office accounting activities, including intercompany transactions, allocations, and reconciliation processes across subsidiaries.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, processes, and internal controls to support compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and company requirements as applicable.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop up to 3-5 employees across accounting and project accounting functions.
• Partner with finance, contracts, compliance, and operations leaders to improve reporting quality, process efficiency, and audit readiness.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, indirect rate management, and other financial analysis for leadership decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in federal government contracting.
• Demonstrated experience leading DCAA audits and supporting other audits from planning through resolution.
• Direct experience preparing and submitting Incurred Cost Submissions/Indirect Cost.
• Strong experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidated financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting, indirect rates, FAR, CAS, and government contract compliance requirements.
• Prior experience supervising accounting and/or project accounting staff.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment and collaborate across multiple entities and functions.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and time management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and industry-standard capture and proposal management tools.
• Must be able to work during EST core business hours. Extended hours will be required during training and payroll processing days.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines under tight timelines.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation including fingerprinting.
• Due to the financial responsibilities of this role, a credit check will be conducted as part of the pre-employment process. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. PQT Ayaquhs LLC will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
• Experience with JAMIS ERP.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint.
• Experience with Tribal or Alaska Native entity owned accounting.
• BI/Cognos report writing skills.

Skills

Preferred

• Experience with JAMIS ERP.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint.
• BI/Cognos report writing skills.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• *Eligibility requirements apply