Aerospace Program Controller

About the role

The Aerospace Program Controller supports the financial, operational, and contractual execution of complex aerospace and Department of Defense (DoD) aviation programs. This role serves as a critical liaison between Senior Program Management, AP / Finance, Contracts, Procurement, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Own full program P&L performance, including revenue, cost, margin, and profitability targets across multiple aerospace contracts and task orders.
• Develop and manage monthly and quarterly financial forecasts including labor, material, subcontractor, travel, and revenue projections.
• Track actual program performance against forecasted plans and implement corrective actions to maintain financial and operational objectives.
• Implement and manage Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and reporting.
• Lead the end-to-end invoicing lifecycle from work completion through customer billing and payment tracking.
• Support budgeting activities, financial planning efforts, and long-range operational forecasting.
• Translate operational performance, production metrics, and schedule status into financial outcomes and forecasts.
• Support customer program reviews, audits, data calls, and financial reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Program Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting government contracts, aerospace programs, aviation maintenance programs, or defense operations.
• Experience supporting DoD contract financial management, forecasting, invoicing, or program controls.
• Understanding of FAR/DFARS, cost accounting practices, and government contract structures (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as Deltek Costpoint or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with both operational and executive leadership teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Naval Aviation, Aerospace Sustainment, Depot Maintenance, or Aviation Modification Programs.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and reporting.
• Familiarity with DCMA/DCAA compliance environments.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, kitting, supply chain, or aviation maintenance operations.
• PMP, EVMS, CPA, or related professional certification preferred.

Desired Attributes

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify financial and operational discrepancies quickly.
• Ability to operate independently while coordinating across multiple departments.
• Operationally minded with strong business acumen and financial discipline.
• Process improvement focused with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working within dynamic aerospace and defense operational environments.