Assistant Controller

VMD Corp-posted about 9 hours ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Hybrid • Mclean, VA

251-500 employees

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Xcelerate Solutions is seeking an Assistant Controller which plays a key role within the Accounting and Finance organization, supporting day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, project accounting, compliance, and financial reporting. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data, supports regulatory and audit requirements, and helps maintain an efficient, well-controlled accounting function. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced in Costpoint and GovCon accounting practices. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Review and post Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and cash transactions to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Review general ledger (GL) activity to validate proper coding, classification, and compliance with GAAP and FAR.
Oversee revenue recognition processes to ensure revenue is recorded accurately, consistently, and in accordance with contractual terms and applicable accounting standards.
Serve as a backup for project setup and maintenance, ensuring correct configuration of project structures, billing rules, and cost pools.
Act as a backup reviewer for labor and payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and government regulations.
Manage and coordinate the month-end close process to meet a 5-day close schedule.
Review balance sheet reconciliations monthly, ensuring that all accounts with balances have complete and accurate reconciliations with supporting documentation.
Prepare or provide backup support for monthly financial reporting packages, management reports, and variance analyses.
Prepare or support the weekly cash forecast to assist with proactive cash management and planning.
Lead state and locality business and payroll registration activities, serving as the primary liaison with CSC for all business entities.
Prepare required documentation for debt covenant reporting and ensure timely submissions.
Support annual financial audits, providing schedules, reconciliations, and responsive follow-up to auditor requests.

3–5 years of accounting experience in a GovCon environment with a solid understanding of GAAP, FAR, and CAS.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
Strong understanding of project accounting, indirect rate structures, and revenue recognition in a government contracting setting.
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Experience with Deltek Costpoint, ADP, and OneStream.
Prior experience supporting month-end close in a midsize GovCon organization.
Ability to work on-site with flexibility for hybrid scheduling.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel and financial reporting tools.

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.
Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions 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.

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