Assistant Controller Jobs in Dunedin, FL (NOW HIRING)

Endurion is seeking a highly skilled, detail‑oriented Assistant Controller to join our Finance organization. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of our financial operations within a complex, federally regulated defense contracting environment. The Assistant Controller will support the Corporate Controller in overseeing core accounting functions, internal controls, financial reporting, audits, and compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and other regulatory requirements.

Location: Tampa, Fl HQ

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance (active clearance preferred)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes to ensure timely, accurate financial statements and internal reporting.
• Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, accruals, and key journal entries.
• Maintain compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Partner with operational finance, program finance, and FP&A teams to ensure proper cost allocation, revenue recognition, and contract accounting.
• Support external audits, internal audits, and DCAA/DCMA reviews; ensure appropriate documentation and audit readiness.
• Monitor and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and accounting procedures.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the company’s accounting systems, tools, and automation initiatives.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and development to accounting team members; ensure high standards of accuracy and performance.
• Help prepare technical accounting analyses and memos, particularly regarding government contract accounting and new accounting standards.
• Assist in annual tangible property tax return preparation and filing.
• Manage the annual 1099 reporting process, including identifying reportable vendors, verifying TIN information (W-9s), and preparing forms for filing.
• Ensure timely submission of all required 1099 forms to the IRS and state agencies.
• Prepare, review, and file state and local tax returns, including sales and use tax, franchise tax, and business license filings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, process efficiencies, and operational excellence across the finance organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within aerospace, defense, government contracting, or a similarly regulated environment.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, CAS, FAR, and DFARS.
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining robust internal controls.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including team management or supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (ex: Deltek Costpoint, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally.
• Ability to handle sensitive and classified information consistent with government security requirements.

Endurion complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Endurion will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@endurion.com.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management retains the discretion to add to or modify the duties of the position at any time. Employment with Endurion is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, provided it does not violate applicable law.