Assistant Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, which includes reviewing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements.

• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and review and authorize journal entries prior to posting.

• Manage the fixed asset subledger, oversee the capitalization policy, and implement the depreciation methodology.

• Supervise governance of the accounts payable and accounts receivable subledgers, and approve outgoing wire transfers.

• Lead the annual GAAP financial statement audit and ensure readiness throughout the year for audits.

• Draft technical accounting memoranda for complex or judgmental accounting positions.

• Develop and maintain the accounting policy manual, internal controls framework, and process documentation.

• Oversee ASC 606 revenue recognition for various government contract types, including fixed-price contracts, modifications, variable consideration, and performance obligations.

• Collaborate with program controls on EAC/ETC reviews and contract margin approvals.

• Ensure compliance with FAR cost principles relevant to revenue and billing.

• Manage production cost accounting, encompassing absorption costing, overhead rate application, and WIP closure.

• Maintain MMAS-compliant costing systems and work with manufacturing operations to ensure BOM accuracy and cost roll-up integrity.

• Act as the primary accounting contact for DCAA floor checks and inquiries related to cost audits.

• Contribute to ERP implementation, including designing the chart of accounts, structuring cost pools, and facilitating user acceptance testing.

• Identify and enact automation and enhancements in accounting workflows and processes.

• Lead and mentor the Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, and Cost Accountant.

• Collaborate with program management, contracts administration, and the Director of Finance for contract-level financial reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• CPA or CMA designation is required; active licensure is not necessary.

• Over 10 years of progressive accounting experience.

• Strong technical accounting expertise with a focus on ASC 606 revenue recognition and inventory/cost accounting within the manufacturing sector.

• Proven experience managing a GAAP financial statement audit from inception to completion.

• Proficient in advanced Excel functionalities.

• Familiarity with a modern ERP system.

• Self-motivated individual who thrives with significant autonomy in a fast-paced, lean team environment.

• U.S. person status is required.

• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

• Preferred: 15+ years of progressive accounting experience.

• Preferred: Experience in venture-backed or PE-backed defense, aerospace, or space industries.

• Preferred: Background in public accounting with government contractor or aerospace clients.

• Preferred: Knowledge of FAR, CAS, and DCAA audit processes.

• Preferred: Experience with ASC 718 stock-based compensation accounting.

• Preferred: Familiarity with ASC 842 lease accounting.

• Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Deltek Costpoint.

• Preferred: Proficiency in Power Query or other data automation tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick leave, and unlimited vacation.

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans with an 80% employer contribution.

• 100% company-matched 401k with immediate vesting.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Voluntary long-term and short-term disability options.