US-VA Alexandria, ASSISTANT CONTROLLER, DCS CORPORATION 0960
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Position: Assistant Controller 
Date: March 20, 2009
JOB #0960
Location: Alexandria, VA
Status: Full-time

DESCRIPTION:   

The Company:

DCS CORPORATION (DCS), headquartered in Alexandria, VA, is an employee-owned engineering, technical, and management support firm currently offering a variety of services and products primarily to an expanding base of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) agencies. DCS currently offers the expertise of over 700 engineers and technical specialists from offices located throughout the United States.

Since its founding in 1977, DCS has experienced significant growth and profitability with revenues reaching $113M for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2007. DCS attributes its success to the quality and dedication of its employees in thoroughly understanding the company’s targeted markets and its customer-focused approach. The company is well positioned and respected, and is currently projecting to continue its current growth rate of 15% annually. Management recognizes the need for combined strategies to achieve this growth, and has committed significant resources in preparation for a strategic acquisition program, to culminate in revenues of $400M by FY 2016.

The current management team recognizes the need to recruit a seasoned financial manager to join its ranks and play an integral role in the company’s future plans. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Finance.

Position Description:

Assistant Controller. A leader and hands-on professional to manage the following functions:  financial reporting, general ledger, revenue recognition, fixed assets, accounts receivable, billing, accounts payable, payroll, income taxes and treasury.  The Assistant Controller will manage a staff of 11 reporting to the VP of Finance. 

Essential Job Functions:

Direct a timely month-end closing to produce quality results in project revenue recognition, expense accrual and cutoffs.

Manage and mentor staff to foster team work, staff development.

Oversee accurate and timely processing of transactions in payroll (in-house), accounts payable, billing; monitor potential problems and find resolutions to these issues.

Prepare appropriate reports for analysis of variances and recommend correction or improvements in the next month-end cycle.

Key coordinator in year-end audit preparation with accounting firm - e.g. PBC list, confirmations, research accounting issues.

Perform monthly or more frequent cash forecasting.

Monitor and track financial covenants as required by bank.

Institute aggressive follow up in collection of accounts receivables, specifically over 60 days receivables, maintain DSO in low 70's.

Required Skills:

Seven years of progressive experience in government contracting industry with three or more years of supervisory experience.

Knowledge of GAAP, FAR, CAS and JTR; extensive knowledge of Deltek Costpoint applications, system conversion and/or new system implementation, revenue recognition according to GAAP, web invoicing and WAWF system.

Required Experience: 10 Years
Security Clearance: Confidential
Concentration: Accounting or Business Administration with concentration in Accounting
Required Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Desired Skills:

Work experience in budgeting and forecasting a plus.

Working knowledge of SOX in financial reporting internal controls, experience in establishing accounting policies and procedures, consolidations and intercompany accounting experience a plus.

Experience in working accounting issues and liaison activities with DCAA a plus.

COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION:

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