Government Accounting Assistant Controller

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Government Accounting Assistant Controller

 Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Monitor Cost Accounting Practices to determine the need for revision of Disclosure Statements for Business Units, Sector & Home Office.
• Analyze Cost impacts of Cost accounting changes for affected contracts
• Prepares periodic Indirect Rates analysis and analyze past financial performance to year-end rates as compared with the submitted Provisional Billing Rates
• Prepare Annual Incurred Costs Submission
• Prepare Provisional Billing Rates
• Coordinate with Contracts to determine contractual requirements that would result in cost accounting changes.
• Provide and update pricing sheets as required by RFP & RFQ’s. Coordinate with contracts to ensure pricing is built properly (pricing compliance aspect) 
• Coordinate with Program management on Billings and Funded vs billed activities
• Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking, and process analysis on government accounting reports.
• Identify current trends on direct and indirect labor rates for bid purposes
• Provide data for DCAA Audits (Business Systems, Proposal and invoice audits)
• Assist Customer service in review and preparation of Cost-Reimbursable and retroactive invoices
• Acts as liaison for DCMA & DCAA reviews and audits 
• Monitors policies and procedures to ensure compliance with CAS, FAR & DFARS standards and make revisions when necessary
• Support other Business units with Government Accounting requirements 
• Analyze Cost Control Accounting Data and ensure that costs are captured in correct contract/ clins. Review costs if within contractual limits.
• Ensure that Contract Mods affecting billing are properly applied in invoices and properly allocated in the Job Cost Ledger 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required with 5 years of related experience
• Knowledge of FAR, CAS and DFARS regulations
• Previous experience in government accounting 
• Previous experience in managing government audits 
• Thorough understanding of cost accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office, and financial software applications
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong fluency with Excel formulas and Functions
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications 

• 6-10 years of related experience
• Experience with SQL, Oracle & 
• Aerospace and Defense (A&D) experience
• Program/Project Estimates at Completion (EAC) development/calculations and periodic tracking of EAC’s and Estimates to Complete (ETC)

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

 

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

 

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

 

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911 With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide