Assistant Controller

Command Holdings•N/A, FL

42d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in federal government contracting.
Strong experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidated financial reporting.
Demonstrated experience leading DCAA audits and supporting other audits from planning through resolution.
Direct experience preparing and submitting Incurred Cost Submissions/Indirect Cost. Proposals, including related reconciliations and adequacy support.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with JAMIS ERP.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint.
Experience with Tribal or Alaska Native entity owned accounting.
BI/Cognos report writing skills.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.