{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c73400af33eefd9931ad5cd7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c73400af33eefd9931ad5cd7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c73400af33eefd9931ad5cd7","title":"Controller","description":"Controller\nAereos, Inc | Finance & Accounting | Full-Time\n\nAbout the Role\nAereos, Inc is seeking a Controller to support the finance team in maintaining cost integrity across manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Fractional CFO, this role owns the day-to-day cost accounting function—standard costs, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and program cost tracking—and serves as the finance department lead in the CFO’s absence. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with ERP systems, a solid grasp of GAAP cost accounting, and comfort working in an aerospace or government contracting environment.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nCost Accounting & Analysis\nMaintain standard cost records including material, labor, and overhead rates\nAnalyze manufacturing variances and prepare summary reports with supporting explanations\nUpdate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) in the ERP system in coordination with operations and engineering\nSupport job and program cost tracking across production runs and contracts\nLearn and apply cost allocation methodologies for direct and indirect costs across departments and cost centers\n\nReporting & Financial Planning\nPrepare routine cost reports and schedules for CFO review on a monthly and quarterly basis\nAssist in compiling COGS and gross margin data for financial statement preparation\nMaintain cost tracking spreadsheets and contribute to cost dashboards and KPI reports\nPull and format data from the ERP system to support management reporting needs\nSupport the CFO in the annual budgeting process by gathering historical cost data and preparing input schedules\nAssist in building and maintaining rolling forecast models for labor, materials, and overhead\nTrack budget-to-actual results and help prepare variance commentary for management review\n\nInventory & Month-End Close\nAssist in maintaining accurate inventory records across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods\nParticipate in physical inventory counts and cycle counts; investigate and resolve count discrepancies\nSupport month-end inventory reconciliations in the ERP system\n\nControls & Compliance\nEnsure accounting entries are accurate, well-documented, and comply with company policies and GAAP\nAssist in identifying and escalating discrepancies or control gaps to the CFO\nGather and organize documentation to support external audits and internal reviews\nSupport compliance with efforts related to government contracts and aerospace industry requirements as needed\n\nFinance Department Coverage\nAct as the finance department lead and primary point of contact in the CFO’s absence\n\nQualifications\n3–5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense\nBachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field\nSolid understanding of GAAP, standard costing, and variance analysis\nHands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAGE, NetSuite, or similar)\nProficiency in Excel; experience building cost models and dashboards a plus\nFamiliarity with government contracting (FAR/DFARS) and DCAA requirements a plus\nCPA or CMA in progress or completed preferred\nStrong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment\n\nAbout Aereos, Inc\nWe offer a collaborative, mission-driven work environment where every team member has meaningful impact. Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities are available for the right candidate.\nAereos, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.","company":"Aereos","rawCompany":"aereos","city":"Euless","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T13:15:00.404Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"13-2031.00","title":"Budget Analysts","slug":"budget-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"488190","title":"Other Support Activities for Air Transportation","slug":"other-support-activities-for-air-transportation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Controller\nAereos, Inc | Finance & Accounting | Full-Time\n\nAbout the Role\nAereos, Inc is seeking a Controller to support the finance team in maintaining cost integrity across manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Fractional CFO, this role owns the day-to-day cost accounting function—standard costs, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and program cost tracking—and serves as the finance department lead in the CFO’s absence. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with ERP systems, a solid grasp of GAAP cost accounting, and comfort working in an aerospace or government contracting environment.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nCost Accounting & Analysis\nMaintain standard cost records including material, labor, and overhead rates\nAnalyze manufacturing variances and prepare summary reports with supporting explanations\nUpdate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) in the ERP system in coordination with operations and engineering\nSupport job and program cost tracking across production runs and contracts\nLearn and apply cost allocation methodologies for direct and indirect costs across departments and cost centers\n\nReporting & Financial Planning\nPrepare routine cost reports and schedules for CFO review on a monthly and quarterly basis\nAssist in compiling COGS and gross margin data for financial statement preparation\nMaintain cost tracking spreadsheets and contribute to cost dashboards and KPI reports\nPull and format data from the ERP system to support management reporting needs\nSupport the CFO in the annual budgeting process by gathering historical cost data and preparing input schedules\nAssist in building and maintaining rolling forecast models for labor, materials, and overhead\nTrack budget-to-actual results and help prepare variance commentary for management review\n\nInventory & Month-End Close\nAssist in maintaining accurate inventory records across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods\nParticipate in physical inventory counts and cycle counts; investigate and resolve count discrepancies\nSupport month-end inventory reconciliations in the ERP system\n\nControls & Compliance\nEnsure accounting entries are accurate, well-documented, and comply with company policies and GAAP\nAssist in identifying and escalating discrepancies or control gaps to the CFO\nGather and organize documentation to support external audits and internal reviews\nSupport compliance with efforts related to government contracts and aerospace industry requirements as needed\n\nFinance Department Coverage\nAct as the finance department lead and primary point of contact in the CFO’s absence\n\nQualifications\n3–5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense\nBachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field\nSolid understanding of GAAP, standard costing, and variance analysis\nHands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAGE, NetSuite, or similar)\nProficiency in Excel; experience building cost models and dashboards a plus\nFamiliarity with government contracting (FAR/DFARS) and DCAA requirements a plus\nCPA or CMA in progress or completed preferred\nStrong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment\n\nAbout Aereos, Inc\nWe offer a collaborative, mission-driven work environment where every team member has meaningful impact. Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities are available for the right candidate.\nAereos, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.","datePosted":"2026-08-05T13:15:00.404Z","dateModified":"2026-08-05T13:15:00.404Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Aereos","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Euless","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"c73400af33eefd9931ad5cd7"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c73400af33eefd9931ad5cd7"}}