Controller

Financial Leadership \& Strategy

• Lead and manage all accounting operations, including general ledger, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting across multiple sites.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, providing financial insights to support growth initiatives, acquisitions, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement scalable financial processes to support rapid organizational growth and increased operational complexity.

Technical Accounting \& Compliance

• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and all applicable regulatory requirements, including FAR and CAS (preferred).
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and transparency.
• Lead audit processes (internal and external), including DCAA audits where applicable.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls in accordance with SOX (if applicable) and industry best practices.

Cost Accounting \& Government Contracts

• Oversee advanced cost accounting systems, including standard costing, variance analysis, and project-based accounting.
• Ensure accurate cost allocations and compliance with government contracting requirements.
• Partner with program management and operations to monitor contract performance, margins, and risk.

ERP \& Systems Transformation

• Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of ERP systems to support a multi-entity, multi-site environment.
• Drive system integration and data standardization across business units.
• Ensure systems enable real-time reporting, scalability, and operational visibility.

Consolidation \& Multi-Site Operations

• Manage financial consolidation processes across multiple locations and legal entities.
• Standardize accounting policies and procedures across sites while accommodating operational nuances.
• Improve financial close timelines and reporting efficiency.

Team Leadership \& Scalability

• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing, scalable finance and accounting team.
• Design organizational structures and workflows that support growth from mid-size to larger enterprise scale.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace and defense

Technical Expertis

• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and advanced accounting principles
• Strong cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience leading ERP implementations or major system upgrades
• Extensive experience with financial consolidations across multiple entities