Assistant Controller

PQT Ayaquhs, LLC is seeking an Assistant Controller who is self-motivated and possesses a strong administrative background, astute communication skills, and attention to detail. The Assistant Controller supports the Corporate Controller in managing accounting operations for a mid-sized federal government contractor with multiple subsidiaries. This role is responsible for review and support of consolidated financial reporting, project accounting oversight, shared-services/home-office accounting and cost pools, internal controls, audit coordination, and team leadership in a fully remote environment with up to 10% travel.

Expected salary range: $110,000 - $140,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close for multiple subsidiaries in accordance with US GAAP.

• Oversee project accounting activities for government contracts, including contract setup, cost tracking, billing, revenue recognition, unbilled revenue reconciliation, indirect rate application, and margin analysis.

• Manage shared-services and home-office accounting activities, including intercompany transactions, allocations, and reconciliation processes across subsidiaries.

• Lead audit execution.

• Heavily support all other audits, including financial statement audits, tax-related support, and other regulatory or compliance reviews.

• Prepare and/or oversee annual Incurred Cost Submissions, including supporting schedules, reconciliations, indirect cost rate calculations, and adequacy-related documentation.

• Maintain and improve accounting policies, processes, and internal controls to support compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and company requirements as applicable.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop up to 3-5 employees across accounting and project accounting functions.

• Partner with finance, contracts, compliance, and operations leaders to improve reporting quality, process efficiency, and audit readiness.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, indirect rate management, and other financial analysis for leadership decision-making.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• 0-10% / Minimal travel.

PQT Ayaquhs LLC, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

At PQT Ayaquhs LLC, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. PQT Ayaquhs LLC is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility.

PQT Ayaquhs LLC LLC will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the 

hr@wwcglobal.com

PQT Ayaquhs LLC LLC is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act. 

PQT Ayaquhs' Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the 

hr@wwcglobal.com

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in federal government contracting.

• Strong experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidated financial reporting.

• Demonstrated experience leading DCAA audits and supporting other audits from planning through resolution.

• Direct experience preparing and submitting Incurred Cost Submissions/Indirect Cost.

• Proposals, including related reconciliations and adequacy support.

• Strong knowledge of project accounting, indirect rates, FAR, CAS, and government contract compliance requirements.

• Prior experience supervising accounting and/or project accounting staff.

• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment and collaborate across multiple entities and functions.

• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and time management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and industry-standard capture and proposal management tools.
• Must be able to work during EST core business hours. Extended hours will be required during training and payroll processing days.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines under tight timelines.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation including fingerprinting.
• Due to the financial responsibilities of this role, a credit check will be conducted as part of the pre-employment process. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. 
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. PQT Ayaquhs LLC will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with JAMIS ERP.

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint.

• Experience with Tribal or Alaska Native entity owned accounting.

• BI/Cognos report writing skills.

Benefits

PQT Ayaquhs LLC offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

*Eligibility requirements apply