Director of Accounting and Finance

4 weeks ago

san diego, United States KES, Inc. Full time

Koam Engineering Systems, Inc. (KES Inc.) is an employee-owned small business specializing in technology innovation and systems integration by combining innovative products and reliable engineering services. Headquartered in San Diego, California and with offices in Gig Harbor, WA KES provides services globally in systems engineering & technical assistance, requirements analysis, software design & development, systems integration & testing, independent verification & validation, and operational & logistic support.


Position Summary:


Responsible for the entire range of financial activity for the organization, including Finance and Accounting functions. Directs and prepares financial analyses of operations for guidance of management. Formulates, recommends and implements policies on banking, receipt and disbursement of funds, extension of credit, fiscal and accounting matters. Responsible for development of standard accounting, analysis and reporting procedures, and for exercise of overall financial control. Ensures legal and regulatory compliance for all accounting and financial reporting functions. The position involves supervision over general accounting and program control.


Responsibilities:

  • Establish, or recommends to management, major corporate economic strategies, objectives, and policies for company.
  • Prepare reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
  • Responsible for the preparation of corporate budget and provisional indirect rates. Manages indirect rate model including monthly analysis and reporting to management.
  • Prepare and recommends indirect rates for all proposal submissions including preparing necessary supporting documentation and justification.
  • Responsible for the management of corporate insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.
  • Responsible for the management of all accounting and finance activities including but not limited to reviewing Incurred Cost Proposals, Provisional Billing Rates, annual budgets, etc.
  • Responsible for audits of company's accounts.
  • Review financial aspects of contracts and modification requests to customers and subcontractors.
  • Act as a liaison between KES and regulatory agencies; prepare reports required by these agencies including but not limited to CAS disclosure statement, DCAA and DCMA correspondences.
  • Establish and maintain Policies and Procedures for Accounting and Finance Department.
  • Establish relations with banks and other financial institutions. Works to optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiates needed strategies for improvement.
  • Direct a continuing review of corporations accounting practice to ensure their compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Federal/State regulations.
  • Responsible for lease negotiations for all KES offices including coordination of locating new office space, analysis and vendor selection of new office equipment and coordination of moving or standing up new satellite locations.
  • Audit corporate income tax returns to assure compliance, accuracy, timely completion and verify returns are taking full advantage of all favorable tax codes.
  • Work closely with other departments such as contracts and procurement to ensure timely execution.
  • Oversee and manage program control functions and staff; review program financial and make recommendations to programs, project control analysts, and contracts.
  • Work closely with the executive management to provide financials and projections to the company valuator.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications and Education Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 7+ years in DOD Industry
  • Experience working with FAR and GAAP regulations


Preferred Skills:

  • CPA Preferred; Master of Business Administration preferred
  • Extensive experience (10 years) in the finance function in defense industry
  • Experience in a large DOD company
  • Experience with Deltek Costpoint Accounting Software


At KES, we offer a comprehensive and valuable benefits program to our employees and their families some of these benefits include but are not limited to:

  • Customizable Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - (Discretionary Plan)
  • Education Assistance
  • Paid Time Off



Since 1995, KES continues to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of a growing small business that focuses on the needs of its customers and employees and serves to provide a rewarding and challenging career. KES offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits. KES, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.

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