Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in supporting Finance Director in managing accounting operations, financial reporting and government contracting compliance for the Long Beach location. This position focuses on ensuring accurate financial reporting, SOX compliance and adherence to industry standards. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Pay Range: $110,000.00 to $140,000.00, depending on experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Oversee inventory accounting processes, including valuation, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Maintain and analyze costs, variances, and manufacturing overhead allocations.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to ensure accurate inventory tracking and cost control.

Program Finance & EAC Management

• Works closely with Business Development/Program Managers to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting, revenue recognition timing determination, and project billing. Clearly understands the overall schedule, phase and timeline of each project.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to ensure accurate inventory tracking and cost per project.
• Review Estimate at Completion (EAC) reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with program budgets.
• Proactively monitors program financial performance and address concerns with Project Managers, escalates larger issues to Finance Director.
• Reviews reconciliation of cost data between project cost ledgers and accounting systems.
• Identifies and appropriately notifies the Project Manager of outstanding AR issues; works with the Project Manager to resolve outstanding AR items and teams with accounts receivables on invoice payments/collections as appropriate.
• Participates in Project Reviews during life cycle of project; runs various project reports to include billing worksheets, labor detail reports, unbilled detail reports, etc. used for project review and analysis.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Manage monthly and yearend close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations review.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions as needed.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting procedures, and internal financial policies to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
• Support internal and external audits, providing documentation and resolving inquiries.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Support ERP system enhancements and automation initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting.
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience in project accounting, particularly in the area of revenue recognition
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including 3 years in managerial or supervisory position

Desired Qualifications

• CPA Preferred
• Working knowledge of government contracting regulations, including FAR, DFARS, CAS, and DCAA audit requirements
• Attention to detail, good organization, and the ability to meet reporting deadlines
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple initiatives at the same time
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences
• Critical thinking, comfortable dealing with ambiguity, tenacity to find answers and reach conclusions

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

The Company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. US Citizenship or Permanent Residence (Green Card) is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Candidate must also pass a basic visual acuity exam.

Physical Requirements (Lifting, Walking, Bending, Stooping kneeling etc.)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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