Assistant Controller

Sosi International - Reston, VA

Full-time

Hybrid - Reston, VA

Utilities

About the position

SOS International LLC is seeking an Assistant Controller to be an integral member of our corporate accounting group. This is a full-time position at our corporate headquarters in Reston, Virginia and reports to the Corporate Controller. The Assistant Controller will play a crucial role in the preparation and maintenance of all accounting records, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), including Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). The successful candidate will manage the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including the development and implementation of best practices. In this role, the Assistant Controller will review and approve the preparation of monthly journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations. They will serve as a key liaison with external auditors during annual audits, interim reviews, and other audit-related activities, including state tax compliance. This includes preparing audit schedules and documentation for auditors in a timely manner, coordinating audit planning meetings, and reviewing audit findings and recommendations while working to develop action plans for resolution. The Assistant Controller will also be responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining internal controls and safeguards for the Company's accounting transactions, assets, and operations. They will develop, maintain, and monitor adherence to company accounting policies and procedures, and serve as a key liaison with company tax preparers in the preparation of federal and state tax returns, managing local tax filings and requirements. Additionally, the role involves managing and maintaining the company's indirect cost rate structure, overseeing cash flow and forecasting, and directing all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting. The Assistant Controller will evaluate and improve financial systems and processes to support operational efficiency and scalability, and perform special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as assigned by the CFO and Controller.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of all accounting records, ledgers, and reporting systems.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and approve the preparation of monthly journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Serve as a key liaison with external auditors during annual audits and interim reviews.
• Prepare audit schedules and documentation for auditors in a timely manner.
• Coordinate audit planning meetings and review audit findings and recommendations.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain internal controls and safeguards for the Company's accounting transactions.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor adherence to company accounting policies and procedures.
• Serve as key liaison with company tax preparers in preparation of federal and state tax returns.
• Manage local tax filings and requirements.
• Manage and maintain the company's indirect cost rate structure.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting; direct all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting.
• Evaluate and improve financial systems and processes to support operational efficiency and scalability.
• Perform special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as assigned by the CFO and Controller.

Requirements

• 15+ years experience in an accounting role.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA is required.
• Experience with accounting for Federal Government Contracts.
• Experience with job cost accounting systems (Deltek Costpoint strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of and experience applying accounting theory and GAAP.
• Strong understanding of and experience applying the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), including Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Proven track record in accounting operations and process improvement.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good personal computer and business solutions software skills.

Nice-to-haves

• MBA in Accounting or Finance
• Prior supervisory experience