Assistant Controller

Leoforce; Rio Rancho (NM); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Leoforce is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee day-to-day general ledger and financial reporting, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant accounting practices.

The role leads close processes, reviews GAAP compliance, and partners with Contracts, Program Management, and senior leadership. The ideal candidate brings 7–10+ years of accounting experience with 4–6+ years in management and a government contracting background.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent relevant experience.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 4–6+ years of accounting management experience.
• Strong hands‑on general ledger, month‑end close, and financial reporting experience.
• Government contracting/accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DCAA, indirect rates, and government contract compliance preferred.
• Experience managing complex accounting operations and supporting external audits.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and accounting system controls.
• Deltek Costpoint experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee general ledger operations, including project and indirect cost accounting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and supporting schedules.
• Review financial statements for compliance with GAAP and applicable government requirements.
• Analyze indirect rates and support provisional and final rate calculations.
• Prepare and support incurred cost submissions.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, DCAA requirements, internal controls, and company policies.
• Serve as a primary accounting contact for financial statement and DCAA audits.
• Conduct internal reviews of billing and payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Partner cross-functionally with Contracts, Program Management, and executive leadership.

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Experience

Manager

Salary

$80,000 - $100,000 per year

Job Details

Our client is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee day-to-day general ledger and financial reporting functions while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger operations, including project and indirect cost accounting
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and supporting schedules
• Review financial statements for compliance with GAAP and applicable government requirements
• Analyze indirect rates and support provisional and final rate calculations
• Prepare and support incurred cost submissions
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, DCAA requirements, internal controls, and company policies
• Serve as a primary accounting contact for financial statement and DCAA audits
• Conduct internal reviews of billing and payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Identify accounting discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff
• Partner cross-functionally with Contracts, Program Management, and executive leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent relevant experience
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 4–6+ years of accounting management experience
• Strong hands‑on general ledger, month‑end close, and financial reporting experience
• Government contracting/accounting experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DCAA, indirect rates, and government contract compliance preferred
• Experience managing complex accounting operations and supporting external audits
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and accounting system controls
• Deltek Costpoint experience preferred
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership abilities

What We’re Looking For

Our client is looking for an experienced accounting leader who combines strong general ledger expertise with proven managerial experience. A background in government contracting/accounting is highly preferred.

A bit about us:

Our client is an established organization operating within the government contracting space and is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join their accounting and finance leadership team. This position will play a key role in overseeing general ledger operations, financial reporting, government contract compliance, audits, and the continued development of the accounting team.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in general ledger accounting and people leadership, with government contracting experience highly preferred.

Why join us?

• Key accounting leadership position with visibility across the organization
• Opportunity to partner directly with executive leadership, Contracts, and Program Management
• Lead and develop an established accounting team
• Exposure to complex government contract accounting and compliance
• Opportunity to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting
• Stable organization with long‑term growth potential

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