Controller

S³, Inc. is a rapidly growing woman-owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S³, Inc. staff is 70% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.

S³, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S³, Inc., and its subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to staff for contract growth. At S³, Inc. we're proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us and let's build something great together!

S3 Inc. is rapidly growing and is seeking a Corporate Controller who manages the overall direction and coordination of the day-to-day functions of the F&A Department.

This is not a teleworking position. Duty site is 615 Discovery Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806.

Military experience is a plus. 

Position Description:  

Senior Controller- Manages the overall direction and coordination of the day-to-day functions of the F&A Department. Supervises the F&A staff performing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, and general ledger functions using Deltek Costpoint, for S³ and each of the subsidiaries; some subsidiaries' accounting functions are performed using Quickbooks. 

Must be expert level with Deltek Costpoint.

• Manages day-to-day operations of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoice/billing, payroll, fixed assets, and general accounting.
• Manages the company’s use of DBA reports and inquiries. 
• Manages general ledger accounts and subsidiary accounts’ reconciliation. Prepares for the new year including setting up accounting and payroll calendar and making necessary changes to orgs and accounts.
• Responsible for the budgeting process and indirect rates structure of the company for the current year and forward pricing rates. 
• Responsible for calculating and/or reviewing forward pricing rates within proposals using financial forecasting methods. 
• Reviews and updates company accounting policies and assists other departments in updating policies that are indirectly related to the F&A Department.
• Submits the IFF fee for GSA. Plays an integral role in closing the accounting records for the year and with other accounting staff in the preparation and review of monthly financial statements.
• Coordinates staffing requirements for different financial audits, such as tax audits, financial statement audits, and DCAA audits.
• Updates financial statement users with audited financial statements. As needed, research risk issues concerning DCAA, payroll, liability, and other financial issues.
• Requires senior-level skills with Deltek Costpoint software for general ledger, accounts payable, time and expense, and expense reimbursements.

Education Required: 

• Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience. 
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience/Skills Required:   

• Qualified candidates should have twenty years of progressively responsible experience for a major company of 800 employees. 
• Minimum of eight years of Federal contractor accounting experience.
• Candidate should have eight years of Deltek Costpoint experience. QuickBooks experience is a plus.
• Accounting experience with subsidiaries is a plus. 

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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