Assistant Controller, Director

Assistant Controller, Director

LOCATION: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid)

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: N/A

CERTIFICATION: CPA (Strongly Preferred)

TRAVEL: As Needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Controller to support Astrion's financial operations. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role will assist in managing the company's accounting functions, ensure compliance with government regulations (including FAR and CAS), support audits, and provide financial insights to drive operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in government contract accounting, GAAP, and internal controls, and thrives in a fast paced, mission driven environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred

• 16+ years of accounting experience in a services based, government contracting environment, including 5+ years as an Assistant Controller

• Strong knowledge of FAR, CAS, and government compliance requirements

• Experience with Deltek (Costpoint)

• Solid understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and audit preparation

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective communicator and team player

• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

• High integrity, discretion, and commitment to excellence

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and other regulatory requirements relevant to government contracting

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses

• Assist in the preparation of incurred cost submissions, DCAA audits, and other government reporting

• Help manage general ledger activities, job costing, and project accounting.

• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts, providing analytical insight to operational leaders

• Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial systems

• Collaborate with cross functional teams including Contracts, HR, and Operations

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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