Controller | Full Time | Reports To: Vice President, Finance | Aerospace Manufacturing
POSITION SUMMARY
The Controller leads core accounting operations, financial reporting integrity, and planning support within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for the financial close, cost accounting, treasury, and accounts receivable oversight, while also leading budgeting and forecasting processes and supporting the preparation and submission of reports to Corporate.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the month-end close process, including journal entries, flux analysis, balance sheet integrity, and adherence to US GAAP
- Own corporate reporting deliverables (MMR, MOR, CER) with accurate narratives, analytics, and timely submission
- Co-lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts; perform variance analysis and partner with operational leaders on execution alignment
- Oversee inventory valuation, standard cost structure, and manufacturing cost driver analysis in support of physical inventory and cycle count programs
- Develop and maintain complex accrual methodologies, including warranty reserves, to ensure audit-ready documentation and proper GAAP treatment
- Manage treasury functions including cash accounting, bank reconciliations, and cash positioning with strong internal controls
- Oversee accounts receivable operations, customer credit assessments, and collections to balance growth with risk management
- Serve as a key finance partner to operations, engineering, and sales — translating financial data into actionable insights
- Drive process improvement and automation initiatives within ERP (IFS) and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and data integrity
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA strongly preferred
- 8+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role
- Manufacturing industry experience required
- Public company and/or public accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory control, and US GAAP
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (IFS preferred) and Excel
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
- Experience with automation and BI tools (Power BI or similar)
- Prior experience with corporate reporting and FP&A processes
- Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing deadlines
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace.