Who Are We?
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we'll make a greater impact together.

What You'll do:

As the Assistant Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing the different Accounting functions, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Ledger, and other special projects. Additionally, the Assistant Controller will be the technical expert in both accounting standards (CAS, FAR, GAAP) and the financial system (Deltek Costpoint currently), where the individual be the primary point of contact for resolving issues/questions and training others on the team as needed.

The role has significant growth potential as the company continues to grow both organically and inorganically, opening up opportunities for personal and professional growth in an individual's Accounting/Controller career.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage a team of 5-8 resources, across the different accounting functions, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and General Ledger

• Comply with all regulations related to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and be a subject matter expert (SME) in these areas

• Assist with the month-end and year-end close process

• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting

• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

• Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results

• Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements

• Coordinating activities of external auditors

• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes

• Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed

• Developing and monitoring business performance metrics

• Overseeing regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance

• Assist with Hiring, training, and retaining skilled accounting staff

• Assist with all audits including DCAA, Annual Financial Statements

• Assist with internal rates/pools and reconciliation

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting,Finance, or a closely related field

• 7-10+ years of experience inAccounting and Finance

• Government contracting experience, including experience with the FAR and CAS (5+ years)

• Advanced Costpoint experience (5+ years)

• Must be local to the DC Metro area

• Must be on-site 1 day / week at a minimum

Preferred Experience:

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) experience

• CPA

• Big 4 experience

Skills:

Certification:

NOTE:Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Groundswell is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Additional Resources:

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA
• EEO is the Law Poster and Supplement
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us ator703-639-1777.