ENTRUST, now a Leidos company, is helping utilities modernize and strengthen the nation's energy infrastructure. As part of one of the world's leading engineering and technology companies, we combine entrepreneurial agility with the resources, scale, and governance of a Fortune 500 organization.
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to partner closely with the Controller in leading the accounting organization through continued growth and integration. This leader will oversee accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, improve business processes, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
This is an opportunity for an accounting leader who enjoys building scalable processes, leveraging technology, mentoring teams, and partnering with business leaders to improve financial performance.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller serves as the Controller's strategic business partner, leading day-to-day accounting operations while driving transformation, standardization, automation, and integration initiatives across the organization. The role is expected to identify opportunities to improve financial processes through technology and data-driven decision making while establishing controls to ensure financial accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Oversee General Ledger accounting, reconciliations, consolidations, and financial statement preparation.
Manage, coach, and develop the accounting team while building a high-performance culture.
Maintain compliance with SOX, corporate accounting policies, and internal controls.
Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations, Procurement, HR, IT, and Internal Audit.
Support external audits and regulatory reporting.
Develop scalable business processes for accounting period close that ensure accuracy when dealing with tight deadlines.
Drive accounting automation, ERP optimization, and continuous process improvement.
Research and document technical accounting matters including revenue recognition, leases, and complex transactions.
Support budgeting, forecasting, capital investment reviews, and strategic initiatives.
Provide financial leadership for energy-industry topics including project accounting, asset capitalization, operational cost analysis, and infrastructure investments.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master's preferred.
CPA strongly preferred.
8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience with public accounting and/or large corporate environments.
3–5+ years leading accounting teams.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, internal controls, and financial reporting.
Experience with ERP systems.
Public accounting experience preferred.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic thinker with a hands-on leadership style.
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for automation and standardization.
Ability to influence across functions and build trusted partnerships.
High integrity and sound professional judgment.
Success in the First Year
Improve close efficiency and reporting quality.
Standardize accounting processes across the organization.
Strengthen internal controls.
Identify meaningful automation opportunities.
Support integration initiatives.
Develop accounting talent and succession plans.
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Original Posting:July 29, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA
- 8-12+ years progressive accounting experience in public accounting and/or large corporate environments
- 3-5+ years leading accounting teams
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, internal controls, and financial reporting
- Experience with ERP systems
- Public accounting experience
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
Leidos Insights
What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
