Merlin Labs is seeking an on-site Assistant Controller to join our finance team in Boston, Massachusetts. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Assistant Controller will manage all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance for a publicly traded government defense contractor. The role requires deep expertise in government contract accounting, SEC reporting, and the regulatory environment governing defense industry finance. The Assistant Controller will lead a team of accounting professionals and serve as a key liaison between finance, program management, contracts administration, and external auditors. Responsibilities: - Financial Reporting & SEC Compliance: assist in preparing quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K filings, ensure compliance with US GAAP and PCAOB; support SOX 404; coordinate with external auditors; prepare financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A disclosures. - Government Contract Accounting: oversee cost accounting under FAR/DFARS/CAS; manage submission of government reports (DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, forward pricing rate proposals); monitor contract types (T&M, CPFF, FFP, etc.); support Earned Value Management reporting. - General Accounting & Close: oversee monthly/quarterly/annual close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements; manage indirect cost pools and overhead rate calculations per CAS/FAR; supervise revenue recognition under ASC 606 for long-term government contracts. - Internal Controls & Process Improvement: design and monitor internal controls in line with COSO an

Merlin Labs is seeking an on-site Assistant Controller to join our finance team in Boston, Massachusetts. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Assistant Controller will manage all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance for a publicly traded government defense contractor. The role requires deep expertise in government contract accounting, SEC reporting, and the regulatory environment governing defense industry finance. The Assistant Controller will lead a team of accounting professionals and serve as a key liaison between finance, program management, contracts administration, and external auditors. Responsibilities: - Financial Reporting & SEC Compliance: assist in preparing quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K filings, ensure compliance with US GAAP and PCAOB; support SOX 404; coordinate with external auditors; prepare financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A disclosures. - Government Contract Accounting: oversee cost accounting under FAR/DFARS/CAS; manage submission of government reports (DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, forward pricing rate proposals); monitor contract types (T&M, CPFF, FFP, etc.); support Earned Value Management reporting. - General Accounting & Close: oversee monthly/quarterly/annual close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements; manage indirect cost pools and overhead rate calculations per CAS/FAR; supervise revenue recognition under ASC 606 for long-term government contracts. - Internal Controls & Process Improvement: design and monitor internal controls in line with COSO an