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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Merlinlabs's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Merlinlabs's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Merlinlabs
- high 26 stale, 1 reposted of 26 open
- Hiring momentum
- 40 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Merlinlabs's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Merlinlabs.
About this role
The Director, Assistant Controller at Merlin will oversee financial operations, supporting the Corporate Controller in managing accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance specifically for a government defense contractor. This role involves leading a team of accounting professionals and acting as a liaison between finance, program management, contracts administration, and external auditors, with a focus on government contract accounting and SEC reporting obligations.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Merlinlabs as an employer.
What you need
- Deep expertise in government contract accounting
- Experience with SEC reporting obligations
- Strong understanding of regulatory environment governing defense industry finance
- Leadership experience in managing a team of accounting professionals
- Ability to serve as a liaison between finance and other departments
What you get
- Catered lunches with a rotating menu
- Assortment of snacks and beverages
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- Unlimited vacation
- 401k with match
- Work/life integration
Worth weighing
- On-site position at headquarters in Boston, MA
- No visa sponsorship available
- Background and reference checks required for employment
Summarised from Merlinlabs's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Merlinlabs on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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