Controller

Job description:Responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance to GAAP.The Controller will be responsible for managing a team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including financial reporting, analytics to support cost reduction/avoidance, cost accounting, sales tax reporting, supervising payroll, general ledger preparation, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. The Controller will have contact with the Company’s senior-level management team which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal. The Controller will safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal auditors, controls and checks across all departments.Responsibilities:Review and direct the processing of all accounting functions, including cash receipts, disbursements and daily cash banking requirementsOversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP tax filingsHandle the cost accounting and inventory valuationStrong experience and knowledge with long term governmental contract accounting and a manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of corporate finance, accounting principles, tax laws, and regulatory requirements, especially ASC606 and the principles of revenue recognition as they apply to government contractingDemonstrated ability to present financial, accounting, and operational information using relevant managerial reports, such as analysis of performance and profitability, to interpret data and trends, and to harness information to measure operational improvements.Demonstrated understanding of ERP systems and experience with systems implementations and upgrades.Prepare general ledger account reconciliationsOversee Company’s warranty and freight claimsSolid experience with public company reporting requirements including 10-K, 10-Q, proxy and other public company reportingMaintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, cost, budget and actual expendituresStrong Sarbanes Oxley experience ensuring that we have an effective control environment and a very strong internal control structure overallConsistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statementsLeverage strengths of the current accounting team members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goalsProvide leadership in strengthening internal communication with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environmentDirect external audits including oversight and coordination of the external auditors and other similar type external groupsEstablish system controls for new financial systems and develop procedures to improve existing systemsInteract with Chief Financial Officer in matters pertaining to accounting issuesJob RequirementsAerospace Industry ExperienceExperience working at a public company15+ years supervisory experience directly associated with financial reporting/general accountingBachelors Degree/CPA or equivalent education and work experienceAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status