Cost Controller/Accounting Manager Job at Cambridge International Systems in Arl
Cambridge International Systems, Arlington, VA, United States
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Cambridge International Systems, Inc. has a full-time Cost Controller/Accounting Manager opportunity available based in Arlington, VA, with an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.
ROLE RESPONSIBILTIES
This position will have an active role in assisting operations, financial reporting and analysis of cost and profit of government projects. Provides project management/administrative support for Program Management. Oversees cost control system, budgetary controls and monitors costs against parameter guidelines. Performs analysis and prepares reports to ensure that costs are recorded within government cost control guidelines. Helps develop budgets, financial forecasts and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as working capital analyses, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Works with the Accounting Director on the monthly closing process and various audit requests. Performs scheduled risk assessments to identify and mitigate cost risks. Instrumental in project setup and modifications in Costpoint and other information systems.
This role is pivotal to providing oversite of cost fluctuations and rate impacts. The Cost Controller/Accounting Manager is instrumental in identifying and implementing system improvements to reduce manual processing of data and improve accuracy and cashflow.
Required Skills
- Perform cost controls standard procedures on multiple projects under multiple programs and customers
- Produce, review, provide analysis of program and company financial reports
- Lead efforts to develop Incurred Cost Submissions, Provisional Billing Rates, contract setup and close out support, etc.
- Support user community with Deltek Costpoint support, reports and data requests
- Support monthly closing process
- Prepare and analyze monthly/quarterly/annual financial variances to actuals, forecast, budget, and prior year
- Analyze projects cost/results for accuracy, allocability, allowability and trends
- Review, code and make recommendations on project commitments for project coding, personnel, and purchase requisitions/purchase orders
- Oversees the billing and collection process
- Review and approve invoices as needed, including cash application oversight
- Collaborate with accounts payable on project invoices to our customers
- Key point of contact with DCAA and DCMA information requests
- Perform special projects as needed
- At least 5 years' accounting experience for a US Government Contractor
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint (proficiency a plus)
- 3+ years of US Government contracting experience supporting and analyzing FFP, T&M, and Cost-Plus contract types
- Experience in accounting/finance for multi-entity organizations
- Advanced Microsoft Excel experience.
- 6 to 12 years' experience
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- In rare/some occasions, overnight travel may be required.
Cambridge International Systems complies with Temporary Duty Station (TDY)/Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) vaccination requirements. If this position requires OCONUS travel (listed above), Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil lists applicable current vaccination requirements by location.
Office setting:
- Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.
- Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
- May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.
Cambridge International Systems is committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development opportunities, comfortable working conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package, some of which are listed below:
- Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
- 401(k) matching and immediate vesting
- Paid time off and holidays
- Generous tuition & training assistance program
- Relocation assistance
- Sign-on bonuses
- Referral bonuses
- Performance-based bonuses
- Community involvement & outreach
- Wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tickets at Work[AD3]
- 401(k) matching and immediate vesting
- Referral bonuses
- Performance-based bonuses
- Community involvement & outreach
- Wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tickets at Work[AD4]
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MORE ABOUT US
At Cambridge, we recognize innovation and agility grow through diverse collaboration. Our team is comprised of unique individuals, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. It is our firm intent to support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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