Senior Accountant, Ultra
+ Performance Related Annual Bonus
Must be a U.S. citizen
Defence and security systems
Job no longer available
Defence and security systems
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
+ Performance Related Annual Bonus
Must be a U.S. citizen
1001+ employees
Company mission
To develop mission-critical solutions in support of a safer tomorrow.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in full-cycle accounting, a keen eye for process improvement, and the ability to support audits and financial reporting in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
- 5+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting or related role
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel
- Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. Security clearances are granted to U.S. citizens
Desirable
- CPA certification preferred
- Prior government contracting experience desired but not required
- Prior experience in accounts payable and month-end close
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Excellent math skills and strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
- Must be able to effectively present financial information and analysis to management and communicate with auditors
- Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR in a business setting
- Working knowledge of GAAP
What the job involves
- Ultra I&C is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our dynamic finance team
- This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations
- Lead the month-end close process, including creating and recording journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and ensuring accurate revenue and expense recognition
- Oversee the maintenance and troubleshooting of Deltek Costpoint, ensuring optimal system performance and accuracy
- Produce and issue a monthly capex tracker report summarizing YTD and forecasted capital expenditures
- Maintain the fixed asset database, including setup of new assets, disposal of assets, and recording monthly depreciation to the ledger
- Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company procedures
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations
- Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and Payroll teammates
- Active with internal and external audits, such as workers’ compensation, tax filings, and associated documentation as required
- Generate periodic reports detailing financial performance and expenditures
- Collaborate with the VP of Finance on problem-solving, special projects, and financial analysis
- Other duties as assigned
- Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements
Our take
Ultra is a systems and sub-system provider specialising in solutions for the defence, security, critical detection, and control industries. The company comprises maritime, forensics, and energy divisions, an intelligence and communications division, and a unit working in Precision Control Systems for aerospace.
Ultra operates in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, working with clients including the US Department of Defense, and BAE. In 2022, Ultra was acquired – to some controversy – by US private equity firm Advent International. Concerns about the sale of a UK defence firm to a foreign entity caused the government to get involved before the deal, only allowing the acquisition under a pile of conditions.
Since then, Ultra has been undergoing active portfolio reshaping, including the planned divestment of its Precision Control Systems business and increased investment in areas such as cyber, intelligence, and mission-critical defence technologies. These moves suggest a tighter focus on Ultra's core defense capabilities, and the company's ongoing remodeling will be key in determining how it positions itself within the evolving defence and security landscape.
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Insights
-4% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Marylebone, London, UK
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