Financial Accountant/ IPSAS SME
DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Financial Accountant provides expert accounting support across Allied Command Transformation (ACT), playing a central role in upholding financial integrity, ensuring compliance with NATO financial regulations, and advancing the implementation of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). This role supports the full spectrum of accounting operations, from daily general ledger activities and bank reconciliations to the preparation of ACT's consolidated annual financial statements, while contributing to the development and delivery of accounting policy, guidance, and training across ACT entities. This position requires a seasoned finance professional with a strong foundation in public sector accounting principles, demonstrated IPSAS expertise, and the analytical acumen to support financial and performance audits, track audit recommendations, and drive continuous improvement in accounting systems and processes. The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to a dynamic international environment, supporting ACT commands and subordinate headquarters in meeting the highest standards of financial accountability and transparency.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with HR@deftec.com if you require reasonable accommodations.
DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.
This policy applies to all terms of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.