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Department Summary:
The Assistant Corporate Controller is primarily responsible for financial reporting, regulatory reporting, technical accounting, and accounting policy and control. The Assistant Controller will oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, to include the timely and accurate production of financial and regulatory reporting, as well as the maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and comprehensive and effective internal controls. In this role, you will work hand in hand with our Finance Leadership in order to ensure that transaction processing and compliance are taken into consideration as new systems are configured and put into service. Additionally, you will play a key part in the business operations functions that maximize MITRE's value to our clients and government sponsors. As a senior member of the Corporate Accounting and Compliance organization, this position reports directly to the Director, Corporate Controller.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Provide thought leadership and financial acumen to help solve problems of strategic importance
Lead and oversee accounting functions, including the general ledger and financial close processes, project/cost accounting, and accounting operations
Manage, mentor and lead a team of varied experience and technical backgrounds and promote their professional development
Prepare financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Fulfill statutory reporting and tax compliance requirements for international entities
Ensure accurate and efficient transaction processing in compliance with company policies
Establish, monitor, and enforce financial policies and internal controls to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting and compliance with laws and regulations
Ensure accounting compliance under GAAP, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and advise senior management and others throughout the company on appropriate application
Oversee external financial audits including coordinating with auditors, preparing required items and investigating findings and recommendations
Support the preparation of DCAA incurred cost submissions and negotiation of questioned costs
Support transformation initiatives by identifying and implementing related process and system improvements to simplify, standardize and streamline accounting and financial reporting activities
Assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting databases and work closely with required financial system support groups on upgrades and enhancements
Partner with other MITRE departments to promote best practices for sound financial performance and reporting
Work closely with business units in support of project execution
Partner with FP&A, Treasury and Program Finance to promote best practices for sound financial performance and reporting
Keep abreast of new requirements in financial accounting/reporting and government regulations and implement changes to comply
Basic Qualifications:
Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 10 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 7 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
10+ years of financial management experience with increasing responsibilities and to include government contracting industry experience
Experience managing and developing staff
Deep knowledge of GAAP
Working knowledge of FAR and CAS
Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced and changing environment
Innovative mind-set with ability to independently initiate and manage change
Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong executive presence
This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong Deltek Costpoint proficiency and working knowledge of Workday
Financial control, accounting and consolidation experience in a company with multiple legal entities (domestic and international)
Public Accounting experience
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
None
This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
None
Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$165,200 - $206,500 - $247,800 Annual
Work Location Type:
Onsite
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