Assistant Controller (Senior Accountant)

Culmen International is looking for an Assistant Controller with strong general ledger and accounting experience supporting federal contracts for the finance/accounting department.

This position is approved for remote but must reside commuting distant from HQ in Alexandria, VA.   

In your role, reporting to the Vice President, Controller, and Treasury, you will be entrusted with several important responsibilities, including:

• Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the accounting system.
• Supporting the preparation of precise financial statements and related reports in a timely manner.
• Assisting in facilitating external audits and field examinations.
• Effectively prioritizing and completing multiple tasks with a high level of attention to detail while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Contributing to the annual Incurred Cost Submission process.
• Taking ownership of the business unit's general ledger and ensuring its accuracy.
• Managing general ledger accounts and thoughtfully reviewing reconciliations prepared by colleagues.
• Reviewing and approving transactions prior to their posting in the general ledger, encompassing Accounts Payable, Cash Receipts, Timesheets, Labor costs, and Payroll
• Ensuring that all transactions are recorded accurately, comprehensively, and timeliness.
• Managing, monitoring, and periodically updating Standard Operating Procedures for finance functions as necessary.
• Ensuring the timely filing of Sales and Use Taxes, as well as Property Taxes.
• Demonstrating a proactive approach in identifying and resolving issues effectively.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
• 15+ years of comprehensive accounting, auditing, payroll and tax experience required
• 7+ years of experience as an Accountant supporting a government contracting firm
• Government contracting knowledge of: FAR, CAS, JTR, FTR
• Ability to create systems that improve efficiency and internal controls.
• Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational/communication skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and confidentiality.
• Technical proficiency with Deltek Costpoint accounting software
• Strong aptitude working with IT applications
• Proficiency across MS Office Suite with advanced Excel skills
• Self-starter with excellent organization and listening skills, who works well in a dynamic work environment with multiple priorities.

• CPA preferred

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, 
strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants.  Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.