{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6df5c4988106ba2175ed4bf4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6df5c4988106ba2175ed4bf4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6df5c4988106ba2175ed4bf4","title":"Aerospace Program Controller","description":"If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.\n\nAerospace Program Controller\nHavelock, NC, US\n\n13 days ago Requisition ID: 1632\n\nSalary Range: $80,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually\n\nAerospace Program Controller\n\nLocation: Havelock, NC\nDepartment: Aerospace Operations / Program Management\nReports To: Vice President, Aerospace Operations / Director of Program Management\nEmployment Type: Full-Time\n\nAdams Communication & Engineering Technology (ACET) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Aerospace Program Controller to support the financial, operational, and contractual execution of complex aerospace and Department of Defense (DoD) aviation programs.\n\nThe Aerospace Program Controller will serve as a critical liaison between Senior Program Management, AP / Finance, Contracts, Procurement, and Operations, ensuring accurate financial tracking, forecasting, invoicing alignment, labor utilization oversight, and program performance reporting across multiple aerospace maintenance, modification, manufacturing, and sustainment contracts.\n\nThis position plays a key role in supporting operational execution, maintaining financial discipline, improving cash flow visibility, and ensuring programs remain aligned with contract funding, labor categories, and customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting government contracts within aerospace, aviation maintenance, manufacturing, or defense sustainment environments.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nProgram Financial Management & Budget Control\n\nOwn full program P&L performance, including revenue, cost, margin, and profitability targets across multiple aerospace contracts and task orders.\n\nDevelop and manage monthly and quarterly financial forecasts including labor, material, subcontractor, travel, and revenue projections.\n\nTrack actual program performance against forecasted plans and implement corrective actions to maintain financial and operational objectives.\n\nEnsure alignment between operational execution, staffing plans, production throughput, and overall financial performance.\n\nImplement and manage Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and reporting.\n\nTrack Planned Value (PV), Earned Value (EV), and Actual Cost (AC).\n\nProvide monthly program performance reviews, variance analysis, executive summaries, and actionable financial insights to leadership.\n\nAlign financial metrics with operational schedules, production milestones, maintenance throughput, and contract deliverables.\n\nMonitor labor utilization, direct vs indirect charging practices, and overall cost allocation compliance.\n\nSupport budgeting activities, financial planning efforts, and long‑range operational forecasting.\n\nInvoicing & Revenue Execution\n\nLead the end‑to‑end invoicing lifecycle from work completion through customer billing and payment tracking.\n\nProcess and manage weekly program invoicing activities to improve revenue recognition and operational cash flow performance.\n\nPrepare, review, track, and process DD Form 250s (Material Inspection and Receiving Reports) in support of customer acceptance and billing requirements.\n\nEnsure DD250 documentation, Certificates of Conformance, shipping documentation, and acceptance records are accurate, complete, and compliant prior to submission.\n\nCoordinate with Program Managers, Procurement, and Finance teams to validate labor, material, travel, subcontractor, and funding data prior to invoice submission.\n\nPartner with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) teams to:\n\nValidate invoice accuracy\n\nTrack payment status and aging receivables\n\nResolve discrepancies with customers and internal teams\n\nEnsure timely submission of invoices in accordance with contract requirements, funding limitations, and customer billing procedures.\n\nDrive reduction of aged receivables (60/90+ days) and support improved cash flow performance across aerospace operations.\n\nMaintain invoice reconciliation logs and support resolution of rejected invoices, funding discrepancies, or receiving/reporting issues.\n\nEnsure proper charge code usage, labor alignment, indirect calculations, and cost allocation compliance.\n\nSupport WAWF/PIEE invoicing processes and customer acceptance workflows.\n\nSupport audits, invoice reviews, and financial reconciliations with accurate and traceable documentation.\n\nOperations Integration\n\nWork directly with Program Managers, Operations Managers, Site Leads, and Manufacturing Leads, to align operational execution with financial objectives.\n\nAlign manpower planning and staffing projections with budget forecasts and revenue targets.\n\nValidate production throughput and maintenance execution against invoicing opportunities and contract schedules.\n\nEnsure kitting, procurement, and material availability support operational execution and revenue generation.\n\nTranslate operational performance, production metrics, and schedule status into financial outcomes and forecasts.\n\nSupport operational reviews, Quad Chart reporting, KPI tracking, and executive‑level program status briefings.\n\nIdentify operational inefficiencies, financial risks, and process improvement opportunities across assigned aerospace programs.\n\nProcurement & Cost Control\n\nOversee material cost tracking and ensure alignment with contract funding limitations and budget projections.\n\nCoordinate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to:\n\nMonitor vendor costs and variances\n\nMitigate supply chain cost risks, inflation impacts, and long‑lead procurement concerns\n\nMonitor subcontractor expenditures, material purchases, and procurement allocations against program funding.\n\nEnsure all costs remain allowable, allocable, reasonable, and compliant with FAR/DFARS requirements.\n\nSupport strategic sourcing and procurement planning initiatives that improve operational efficiency and reduce program risk.\n\nServe as the primary financial point of contact supporting NAVAIR PMA offices, Contracting Officers (KO), CORs, DCMA, and customer financial stakeholders.\n\nSupport contract modifications, funding alignment activities, CLIN/SLIN tracking, and financial execution reviews.\n\nEnsure invoicing activities align with contract deliverables, funding ceilings, POP timelines, and customer acceptance requirements.\n\nProvide clear, professional communication regarding financial performance, execution status, invoicing progress, risks, and mitigation actions.\n\nSupport customer program reviews, audits, data calls, and financial reporting requirements.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Program Management, or related field.\n\n5+ years of experience supporting government contracts, aerospace programs, aviation maintenance programs, or defense operations.\n\nExperience supporting DoD contract financial management, forecasting, invoicing, or program controls.\n\nUnderstanding of FAR/DFARS, cost accounting practices, and government contract structures (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ).\n\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.\n\nExperience with ERP/accounting systems such as Deltek Costpoint or similar platforms.\n\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.\n\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced operational environment.\n\nStrong communication and coordination skills with both operational and executive leadership teams.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience supporting Naval Aviation, Aerospace Sustainment, Depot Maintenance, or Aviation Modification Programs.\n\nKnowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and reporting.\n\nFamiliarity with DCMA/DCAA compliance environments.\n\nExperience supporting manufacturing, kitting, supply chain, or aviation maintenance operations.\n\nPMP, EVMS, CPA, or related professional certification preferred.\n\nActive Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one preferred.\n\nDesired Attributes\n\nStrong attention to detail with the ability to identify financial and operational discrepancies quickly.\n\nAbility to operate independently while coordinating across multiple departments.\n\nOperationally minded with strong business acumen and financial discipline.\n\nProcess improvement focused with a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset.\n\nComfortable working within dynamic aerospace and defense operational environments.\n\nTravel Requirements\n\nOccasional travel may be required to customer sites, operational locations, and corporate offices in support of program execution and reviews.\n\nWhy Join ACET\nAt ACET, you will be part of a growing aerospace and defense organization supporting mission‑critical aviation sustainment, modification, manufacturing, and operational support programs across the Department of Defense. 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The ideal candidate will have experience supporting government contracts within aerospace, aviation maintenance, manufacturing, or defense sustainment environments.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nProgram Financial Management & Budget Control\n\nOwn full program P&L performance, including revenue, cost, margin, and profitability targets across multiple aerospace contracts and task orders.\n\nDevelop and manage monthly and quarterly financial forecasts including labor, material, subcontractor, travel, and revenue projections.\n\nTrack actual program performance against forecasted plans and implement corrective actions to maintain financial and operational objectives.\n\nEnsure alignment between operational execution, staffing plans, production throughput, and overall financial performance.\n\nImplement and manage Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and reporting.\n\nTrack Planned Value (PV), Earned Value (EV), and Actual Cost (AC).\n\nProvide monthly program performance reviews, variance analysis, executive summaries, and actionable financial insights to leadership.\n\nAlign financial metrics with operational schedules, production milestones, maintenance throughput, and contract deliverables.\n\nMonitor labor utilization, direct vs indirect charging practices, and overall cost allocation compliance.\n\nSupport budgeting activities, financial planning efforts, and long‑range operational forecasting.\n\nInvoicing & Revenue Execution\n\nLead the end‑to‑end invoicing lifecycle from work completion through customer billing and payment tracking.\n\nProcess and manage weekly program invoicing activities to improve revenue recognition and operational cash flow performance.\n\nPrepare, review, track, and process DD Form 250s (Material Inspection and Receiving Reports) in support of customer acceptance and billing requirements.\n\nEnsure DD250 documentation, Certificates of Conformance, shipping documentation, and acceptance records are accurate, complete, and compliant prior to 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reviews, and financial reconciliations with accurate and traceable documentation.\n\nOperations Integration\n\nWork directly with Program Managers, Operations Managers, Site Leads, and Manufacturing Leads, to align operational execution with financial objectives.\n\nAlign manpower planning and staffing projections with budget forecasts and revenue targets.\n\nValidate production throughput and maintenance execution against invoicing opportunities and contract schedules.\n\nEnsure kitting, procurement, and material availability support operational execution and revenue generation.\n\nTranslate operational performance, production metrics, and schedule status into financial outcomes and forecasts.\n\nSupport operational reviews, Quad Chart reporting, KPI tracking, and executive‑level program status briefings.\n\nIdentify operational inefficiencies, financial risks, and process improvement opportunities across assigned aerospace programs.\n\nProcurement & Cost Control\n\nOversee material cost tracking and ensure alignment with contract funding limitations and budget projections.\n\nCoordinate with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to:\n\nMonitor vendor costs and variances\n\nMitigate supply chain cost risks, inflation impacts, and long‑lead procurement concerns\n\nMonitor subcontractor expenditures, material purchases, and procurement allocations against program funding.\n\nEnsure all costs remain allowable, allocable, reasonable, and compliant with FAR/DFARS requirements.\n\nSupport strategic sourcing and procurement planning initiatives that improve operational efficiency and reduce program risk.\n\nServe as the primary financial point of contact supporting NAVAIR PMA offices, Contracting Officers (KO), CORs, DCMA, and customer financial stakeholders.\n\nSupport contract modifications, funding alignment activities, CLIN/SLIN tracking, and financial execution reviews.\n\nEnsure invoicing activities align with contract deliverables, funding ceilings, POP timelines, and customer acceptance requirements.\n\nProvide clear, professional communication regarding financial performance, execution status, invoicing progress, risks, and mitigation actions.\n\nSupport customer program reviews, audits, data calls, and financial reporting requirements.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Program Management, or related field.\n\n5+ years of experience supporting government contracts, aerospace programs, aviation maintenance programs, or defense operations.\n\nExperience supporting DoD contract financial management, forecasting, invoicing, or program controls.\n\nUnderstanding of FAR/DFARS, cost accounting practices, and government contract structures (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ).\n\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.\n\nExperience with ERP/accounting systems such as Deltek Costpoint or similar platforms.\n\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.\n\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced operational environment.\n\nStrong communication and coordination skills with both operational and executive leadership teams.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience supporting Naval Aviation, Aerospace Sustainment, Depot Maintenance, or Aviation Modification Programs.\n\nKnowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and reporting.\n\nFamiliarity with DCMA/DCAA compliance environments.\n\nExperience supporting manufacturing, kitting, supply chain, or aviation maintenance operations.\n\nPMP, EVMS, CPA, or related professional certification preferred.\n\nActive Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one preferred.\n\nDesired Attributes\n\nStrong attention to detail with the ability to identify financial and operational discrepancies quickly.\n\nAbility to operate independently while coordinating across multiple departments.\n\nOperationally minded with strong business acumen and financial discipline.\n\nProcess 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