What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Persistent Systems?
Job Description & Responsibilities
Persistent Systems is seeking an experienced Accounting and Finance professional to join their team in NYC as an Assistant Controller. The Assistant Controller will join our established team and report our Director of Accounting and Finance. This individual will work closely with our Accounting Manager to provide accounting, reporting and control support for Persistent Systems business units. The Assistant Controller will manage a wide variety of duties and help to improve the financial budgeting and forecasting process.
Position Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance of books and records with both GAAP and the FAR
- Oversee the application of technical accounting to complex areas such as inventory and revenue recognition
- Serve as the point of contact for all DCAA related communications
- Support the monthly close process
- Cash forecasting and budgeting with the management team
- Contribute to improvement and maintenance of the budgeting and forecasting processes
- Support process improvement to mitigate financial risk in the organization
- Support the Director of Accounting and Finance on special projects
- Must have a US security clearance or the ability to obtain a US security clearance
Job Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience in the manufacturing industry
- Command of GAAP Accounting
- Previous experience leading finance operations in an SME environment
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Solid understanding of all facets of finance and accounting operations (including but not limited to general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, banking, budgeting, forecasting)
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Must have a United States security clearance or the ability to obtain a United States Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Active CPA
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience in the Government Contracting space
- Understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Experience presenting financial report findings to Senior Leadership teams
- Experience with ERP systems
- Experience in the Defense industry
The pay for this role can vary from $150,000 to $175,000 a year based on the selected individual's education and experience. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and veterinary benefits.
Company Overview
Headquartered in New York City since 2007, Persistent Systems, LLC is a global communications technology company which develops, manufactures, and integrates a patented and secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) system: Wave Relay®. The company’s industry leading R&D team has designed wireless networking protocols to support their cutting-edge Wave Relay® system and technology. Wave Relay® is capable of running data, video, voice and other applications under the most difficult and unpredictable conditions. Their suite of products is field proven and utilized in Commercial, Military, Government, Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics, and Unmanned System markets.
Salary : $150,000 - $175,000