Assistant Controller

Remote Jobs; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems (R2S) seeks an Assistant Controller to lead the accounting department, focusing on GAAP-compliant financial statements, reconciliations, AP/AR, reporting, internal controls, and audit support.

The role reports to the Controller, supervising 2 direct reports, with 25% travel to Arlington, VA. U.S. citizenship required for defense programs, remote work option available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA preferred for the role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, FAR, and CAS.
• Experience with DCAA compliance and audits.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations of an accounting department with timely cadence.
• Prepare and report financial statements with GAAP compliance.
• Review and maintain financial controls including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Serve as escalation point on technical accounting topics.
• Oversee AP: invoices, liquidations, and check runs.
• Oversee AR: invoices, liquidations, collections.
• Oversee Construction in Process and fixed assets.
• Train and develop accounting team.
• Assist audits by internal/external parties and government agencies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Description

Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems (R2S), a dynamic and fast-growing joint venture between Raytheon and Rafael, is seeking a results-driven Assistant Controller to support execution of major defense programs-most notably the Iron Dome AUR production, Marine Corp Medium Range Intercept (MRIC) and future Air Defense systems.

The Assistant Controller will play an important role in managing the R2S accounting department's daily operations, with focus on financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reporting, internal controls, and audit support. Reporting to the Controller, this position requires a strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), operational know-how, technical accounting expertise, and strong communication skills. This role is also responsible for the supervision and professional development of 2 direct reports.

Responsibilities of this role include

• Manage the operations of an accounting department, ensuring efficient cadence is carried out in a timely fashion
• Preparation and reporting of financial statements ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance
• Review and maintenance of financial controls such as periodic analytical and approval of balance sheet reconciliations
• Serve as first escalation point on any technical accounting topics
• Oversee accounts payable ensuring timely entry of invoices, application of liquidation, preventing aged invoices, and execution of check runs
• Oversee accounts receivable ensuring timely customer invoices, application of liquidations, and driving timely customer collections
• Oversight of Construction in Process and fixed asset acquisition / disposals
• Train / develop accounting team
• Assist with various audits conducted by internal or external parties, as well as government agencies

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in the defense or government contracting industry.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, FAR, and CAS.
• Experience with DCAA compliance and audits.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship required due to the nature of defense contracts.

Work Location: Remote

Travel: 25% mainly within the United States to the headquarters office in Arlington, VA.

Why R2S?

If you have a passion for learning and entrepreneurial spirit, this is the place for you. The R2S team is in expansion and growth mode, so if you enjoy a highly collaborative environment and not being siloed in a collective effort to see mission success, R2S is the place for you. We offer flexible scheduling (9/80 work schedule), a generous leave package with holiday shutdown, and other competitive benefits. At R2S, you can grow personally and professionally through energizing work in a mission focused environment where expanding your professional knowledge is encouraged.

More Information

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

R2S is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.