Assistant Controller

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Strategic Growth PartnersAccounting, Government Contracting
Secondary Locations: West Coast USA, multiple time zonesFull-TimeManager
Salary120,000 - 160,000 USD per year
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Job Details

Experience
8-10 years
Required Skills
AccountingQuickBooks

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CPA preferred but not required.
  • 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
  • Experience supporting government contractors and familiarity with DCAA-compliant environments strongly preferred.
  • Experience working across multiple industries (e.g., Construction, IT, Professional Services).
  • Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and general accounting systems.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong judgment and ability to prioritize in high-demand environments.
  • Polished written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and support day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll coordination, and month-end close.
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting across internal entities and client engagements.
  • Support clients operating in government contracting environments, including alignment with DCAA expectations and audit readiness.
  • Contribute to compliance across applicable frameworks (e.g., FAR, CAS).
  • Serve as a finance lead or key support resource for at least one major client engagement.
  • Manage and mentor accounting staff, including Accountants and AP personnel.
  • Identify opportunities to standardize processes across internal and client environments.
  • Support optimization of QuickBooks (QB) environments and related accounting workflows.
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