Controller

Why Join Us?

Our Mission is to be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability.

To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions.

We are searching for a Controller who will be a strategic business partner to the CFO and other members of the management team. The role requires a dynamic individual, strong financially and operationally, who will be responsible for the management of the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and other financial requirements. We would ideally like to see this individual become the CFO within a few years of employment. 

JOB DUTIES:

The Controller is responsible for the following specific responsibilities:

• Ensure integrity of financial data.
• Establish and maintain sound financial controls and expense management across the business.
• Overall responsibility for accounting and financial reporting functions, including oversight of all compliance activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly and annual financial statements.
• Prepare monthly sub ledgers and reconcile to monthly financial statements.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist with payroll functions; including maintaining proper controls, time reporting, and reconciliation of payroll account.
• Maintain chart of accounts.
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions, continually improve internal controls structure and maintain documentation on all accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage the production of monthly and quarterly financial and operational performance metrics and analysis to gauge results against budget for all areas of the business.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure all compliance with any outside requirements.
• Ensure that billings, collections and credit functions operate efficiently and effectively.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

· BS in Accounting or Finance, CPA or CMA is preferred.

· Government contracting experience a plus.

· 5 - 10 years of proven hands-on financial management experience.

· Strong knowledge of GAAP required.

· Experience working with DCAA and DCMA auditors a plus.

· Experience with ERP systems a must

· Experience using Global Shop Solutions ERP system a plus.

· Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment a plus

· Manufacturing, R&D, and Product Development experience a strong preference.

· Leadership style reflecting a spirit of teamwork and collegiality.

· Highly intelligent and analytical thinker with the ability to make sound business judgment.

· Personal qualities of maturity and creativity, coupled with high standards reflecting a strong work ethic and integrity.

· Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills.

· Executive presence with the ability to move agendas up, down and across the organization.

· Willingness to make difficult decisions in a timely manner.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

If this position sounds like you, please apply today for immediate consideration.