Role Description This position, reporting to the Assistant Corporate Controller, is the key accounting resource for the company overseeing all activities relating to accounting, consolidation, managing the financial close processes, and ensuring that internal and external financial results are timely, accurate, and in accordance with US GAAP. This position will also help set accounting policies, design and implement automation of accounting processes, and improve procedures and internal controls. An ideal candidate will have management experience in a government contracting environment with international operations and be capable of working successfully with employees at all levels and across all departments of the company. This position offers significant company-wide exposure and works collaboratively within the broader Finance team as well as with business partners throughout the company such as Program Finance, Compliance, Legal, IT, and Contracts. Key Responsibilities: - Be an effective thought leader. Interpret business priorities, anticipate issues and obstacles, and drive solutions. - Drive a team to a timely general ledger month-end close process for multiple ERP systems and preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements, including reconciliation of intercompany accounts. - Continually evaluate and optimize month-end close processes, striving to deliver process automation, improved accuracy and higher customer service. - "Own" the balance sheet. Fully understand account reconciliations and variances to reference points. - Develop teams to ensure journal entries are accurate. - Assist with the preparation of monthly internal financial reporting packages in collaboration with FP&A. - Deliver accurate financial statements to the Chief Accounting Officer and the Chief Financial Officer on a timely monthly basis. - Build a world class accounting team. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department staff as the company continues to grow. - Set priorities and goals for the department and review on a regular basis. - Assist the Assistant Corporate Controller in all accounting department operations to include but not limited to general ledger, SOX compliance, fixed assets, debt, stock-based compensation, accruals, intercompany, and foreign exchange. - Assist SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting with planning and coordinating the external audit process, including oversight of the independent auditor and staff. - Establish strong relationships with inter-departmental peers and be the "go to" accounting source in the company. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business. - Active CPA status is required. - Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible accounting and finance experience, of which a minimum of four (4) years were in a supervisor or manager position. - High sense of urgency to drive execution and achieve results. - Must be "hands on" and a proven and effective leader with experience in leading a corporate accounting organization while garnering trust and loyalty from subordinates. - Technically strong knowledge of GAAP and SEC requirements, public company reporting and SOX compliance experience. - Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports and statements. - Experience with managing inter/intracompany transactions and elimination entries. - Proven ability and desire to work effectively, delivering accurate results under tight deadlines, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Experience in government contracting industry preferred. Requirements - United States citizenship, required. - May work extended hours. - ERP financial systems (IFS, Kyriba, UltiPro, SAP) a plus. - Microsoft Office 365 suite, including SharePoint. - Proficient in the use of computer software programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and advanced to expert knowledge of Excel. Benefits - Healthcare coverage. - Retirement plan. - Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits. - Wellness programs. - Paid time off, including holidays. - Learning and Development resources. - Employee assistance resources.

• Overseeing the accounting and financial reporting of loan transaction activity in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) • Ensuring accurate accounting treatment, financial statement disclosures, and internal controls related to loan transactions and pooled loan assets • Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of four Accountants and one Accounting Manager • Creating, maintaining, and enhancing key process documentation to support internal controls, audit requirements, regulatory compliance, and operational consistency • Overseeing monthly variance analyses and effectively communicating key drivers, trends, and business impacts to management and stakeholders • Partnering with Treasury to determine appropriate GAAP accounting treatment • Directing the preparation and review of journal entries, monthly bank reconciliations, external reporting requirements, and entity-level financial reporting • Overseeing accounting and reconciliation activities related to third-party net settlement processes • Supporting external financial statement audits, SOC 1 examinations, and compliance audits by providing documentation, analysis, and audit support • Identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability • Reviewing work performed by offshore accounting resources to ensure quality, consistency, and timely completion of deliverables • Serving as the Accounting representative on cross-functional growth initiatives, strategic projects, and system modernization efforts • Monitoring and strengthening internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards

• Leads the end-to-end risk assessment, control design, documentation and certification process for internal controls over financial reporting • Responsible for managing Aqua’s annual SOC 1 report and related audit activities • Manages and develops 1 - 2 direct reports • Oversees contracts and ongoing relationships with third-party valuation consultants • Manages the preparation of the quarterly fair value analyses • Reviews journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close • Leads the stand-alone legal entity analysis of monthly financial results • Analyzes financial results, investigates variances, and provides insights to management • Identifies opportunities to streamline accounting processes and strengthen control environments • Leads the documentation and enhancement of internal controls over financial reporting • Monitors the operating effectiveness of controls through testing, identification of gaps, and implementation of remediation plans • Develops and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation • Responsible for the SOC 1 audit through collaboration with Aqua control owners and external auditors • Partners with external auditors and compliance teams to support financial statement audit and regulatory examinations • Monitors emerging accounting standards and assesses their impact on the company • Supports system implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives • Collaborates closely with IT, finance, sales, and operations to ensure accurate controls are in place and operating effectively

• Oversee key general accounting functions, including accounts receivable, sales invoicing, revenue recognition, royalties, and cost of sales. • Lead the transactional month-end close process, including reviewing and approving journal entries. • Review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness. • Take ownership of revenue accounting and sales invoicing, ensuring revenues and cost of sales are recorded accurately and in accordance with accounting standards. • Review month-end financial results, identify discrepancies, and recommend or implement necessary corrections. • Prepare and review variance analyses for profit and loss accounts, providing meaningful insights into financial performance. • Ensure accounting processes and procedures are consistently followed and remain compliant with company policies and accounting standards. • Support quarterly reviews, year-end financial audits, and annual internal control audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests. • Partner closely with the Client Success, Sales, and Development teams to support business operations and provide financial guidance. • Evaluate existing accounting processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls. • Collaborate with shared services teams and cross-functional stakeholders to improve reporting and streamline financial operations. • Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.