Controller

System Studies and Simulation (S3), Inc.
Huntsville, AL
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 seeking a Controller to join the F&A team at our Corporate HQ in Research Park, Huntsville, AL. This is a newly created position in response to our rapid growth.

This is not a teleworking position.

Description

The Senior Controller is a high-level accounting and finance professional who will oversee financial operations to ensure accuracy and compliance, and facilitate planning. The selected individual will manage the accounting team, prepare financial reports, assist in developing budgets and advise senior management on financial matters. This individual will also play a key role in maintaining internal controls, managing audits, and staying abreast of relevant regulations and accounting principles. The selected candidate will possess expert level skills directly related to Deltek/Costpoint and CAS/DCAA rate accumulation and development.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the company’s financial operation to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Manage day-to-day accounting operations with oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functional areas
  • Oversee Deltek Costpoint access, chart of accounts, approval setups, cost allocations, financial reporting and process flow to ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR and CAS
  • Review general ledger accounts and subsidiary account reconciliations
  • Coordinate improvements to accounting operations for financial reporting accuracy and audit readiness
  • Prepare for the new fiscal year including setting up accounting and payroll calendars, codes, rates and roll over of general ledger and project balances
  • 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
  • Review and update company accounting policies and assist other departments in updating policies that are indirectly related to the F&A Department
  • Play an integral role in monthly, quarterly and year end closing processes with other accounting staff
  • Manage/close multiple companies, including foreign entities on a monthly basis

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience; Master’s Degree is preferred
  • Must be expert level with Deltek Costpoint
  • Minimum of twelve years of Federal contractor accounting management experience
  • Candidate should have eight years of Deltek Costpoint experience. QuickBooks experience is a plus
  • Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required

Company: S3

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.
Posted 2025-07-23

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