Role Description Adams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET) is seeking an experienced Finance Controller / Accountant to support and strengthen our Corporate Finance and Accounting organization within a fast-paced Government Contracting (GovCon) environment. This role is responsible for leading core accounting functions, ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting executive leadership through sound financial management and reporting. The Finance Controller / Accountant supports core corporate accounting functions by ensuring the accurate processing of: - Accounts payable - Labor corrections - Billing support - Account reconciliations - Monthly general ledger maintenance This position works cross-functionally with: - Accounts Payable - Payroll - Contracts - Project Accounting - Program Management to maintain compliance with: - FAR - DFARS - Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) - DCAA requirements - Internal accounting controls The ideal candidate possesses advanced Deltek Costpoint experience, strong reconciliation skills, and extensive knowledge of Government Contract Accounting principles. Qualifications - Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration - 7+ years of progressive accounting experience - Minimum 5 years of Government Contracting (GovCon) accounting experience - Advanced experience using Deltek Costpoint - Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), DCAA Accounting Requirements, GAAP - Extensive experience with General Ledger Accounting, Bank and Account Reconciliations, Accounts Payable, Labor Corrections, Billing Support, Month-End Close - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial reporting - Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills Requirements - Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), DCAA accounting requirements - Review direct and indirect cost transactions for allowability and compliance - Support contract setup, project costing, and indirect rate structures - Assist with incurred cost submissions and audit preparation - Process labor corrections and labor adjustments within Deltek Costpoint - Support billing operations by preparing draft customer invoices - Assist with project setup, labor distribution, cost transfers, and revenue recognition - Maintain accounting data integrity within Costpoint - Perform monthly reconciliations for Bank Accounts, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Credit Cards, Labor Distribution, Project Costing, Balance Sheet Accounts - Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies - Support monthly subledger reconciliations and General Ledger cleanup - Prepare monthly financial reports and supporting schedules - Assist with budget-to-actual analysis and financial trend reporting - Support DCAA, DCMA, external CPA, and customer audits - Maintain audit-ready documentation and accounting records - Recommend process improvements that strengthen internal controls and improve efficiency - Serve as an accounting resource within the Finance Department - Collaborate with Payroll, Human Resources, Contracts, Project Accounting, and Operations - Mentor junior accounting personnel as needed - Support continuous improvement initiatives and financial process enhancements Benefits - Join a growing aerospace and defense contractor supporting mission-critical Department of Defense programs - Play a vital role in maintaining financial integrity and ensuring Government compliance - Collaborative environment where expertise directly contributes to operational success and corporate growth Company Description ACET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, innovation, and excellence in support of our customers and national defense mission.

• Oversee all financial accounting, reporting, and compliance functions across RSA's consolidated operations • Own and optimize the end-to-end quote-to-cash process • Oversee the accounts receivable and collections function • Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes • Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal controls framework • Oversee the accounts payable function • Ensure all legal entities maintain compliance with applicable local accounting standards • Partner with internal tax resources and external advisors for tax compliance • Monitor and manage working capital metrics • Lead the annual audit process in coordination with external auditors • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements • Analyze financial data for strategic planning and decision-making • Ensure effectiveness of financial systems and ERP platforms • Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks • Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of accounting professionals

• Drive financial accuracy and business success • Assist in managing the company's general accounting operations • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements • Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end and year-end closing activities • Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting documentation • Maintain compliance with GAAP, IFRS, or other applicable accounting standards • Support consolidation of financial statements across multiple business units or entities • Analyze financial results and explain variances • Maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls • Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and audit requirements • Assist in preparing documentation for internal and external audits • Supervise and mentor accounting staff

• Own the financial backbone of the organization — running our financial controls, leading budgeting and forecasting, managing all cash in and out, overseeing spend and contracts, and producing the reporting leadership, the Board, and our funders rely on. • Partner with the CEO and leadership team on the financial side of fundraising including building and maintaining the annual operating budget. • Build dashboards and reporting cadences that allow for timely, accurate financial reporting for leadership, the Board, funders, and the broader team. • Own cash-flow forecasting, runway modeling, and runway risk flagging — surface trade-offs early. • Track actuals against budget by function and program, and surface variances early.Own cash-flow forecasting, runway modeling, and budget to actuals reporting and flag risks and trade-offs early. • Translate the strategic plan and program roadmaps into financial plans, scenarios, and re-forecasts as priorities shift. • Meet restricted-fund and funder reporting obligations credibly, not just procedurally. • Manage all cash inflows and outflows — incoming grants and donations, vendor payments, and outgoing grant disbursements — and ensure commitments are tracked, paid correctly, and reflected in forecasts. • Manage financial administration across the lifecycle of all external relationships from contracting to ongoing payments, invoices, and financial reporting across grant agreements (inbound and outbound), vendor and consultant agreements, statements of work etc. • Hold function and program leads accountable to their budgets. • Oversee banking relationships, payment controls, and treasury management. • Build repeatable contracting processes and templates, and interface with external counsel on terms, compliance, and risk. • Own accounting operations end-to-end — general ledger, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and the integrity of our books. • Design, document, and enforce internal controls and approval workflows for expenses, corporate cards, reimbursements, and procurement that scale as we grow. • Manage the external accounting relationship and lead the annual audit and 990 processes. • Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and the requirements of restricted and unrestricted philanthropic funding.