Assistant Controller

About the role

We are seeking a highly analytical Assistant Controller to help lead our general and cost accounting functions and ensure the integrity of our financial reporting for the growing $450M+ Warfighter Systems division.

Responsibilities

• Lead local Finance Closing (month-end, quarterly, year-end) processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries as required.
• Support closing documentation and approvals.
• Own overall account reconciliation processes.
• Utilize BlackLine system for closing and reconciliation tracking.
• Help prepare and review accurate financial statements and reports.
• Responsible for timely reporting of financials to Warfighter Systems and Corporate Finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal financial policies.
• Utilize AuditBoard to maintain SOX controls and procedures.
• Support external E&Y audit testing and requests.
• Support the General Accounting Manager on key processes, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Reconciliations.
• Support the Cost Accounting Manager on key processes, including Standard Costing, Inventory valuation, and Variance (Materials, Labor, Overhead) cost analysis.
• Mentor and train accounting staff.
• Support accounting team goal setting and initiatives.
• Provide professional development for team.
• Help lead team during ERP transition.
• Partner with IT team to support key Accounting processes in legacy ERP system while new A&D Infor ERP system is being implemented at the Roanoke site.
• Support ongoing ERP implementation activities for Finance function.
• Support Cash management and cross-functional initiatives.
• Help locally with new Operating Cashflow and Working Capital forecasting and reporting requirements.
• Aid in budgeting and forecasting activities for division as required.
• Support FP&A function with variance analysis as needed to drive key business decision making.
• Champion continuous improvement within the Finance/Accounting team.
• Identify and implement tools and training as needed.
• Take on special Finance projects as assigned.
• Be a business partner to Warfighter Systems Site Leadership Team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Human Resources, Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • CPA/CMA is a plus but not required.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of relevant Finance/Accounting work experience.
  • Preferably direct experience working with General Ledger, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cost Accounting functions.
  • Experience working in a project-oriented manufacturing/engineering environment preferred.
  • Advanced expertise analyzing financial information.
  • Must possess high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail but also able to look at the “big picture.”
  • Possess a proven solid work ethic and able to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Able to design Finance processes and metrics within the functional area.
  • Able to multi-task, prioritize, and work in fast-paced environment.
  • Highest level of effective communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Able to communicate financial and accounting terms to business unit staff clearly and concisely.
  • Overall mindset of continuous improvement.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify and implement process improvements.
  • Advanced expertise with MS Excel including complex formulas and pivot tables.
  • Defense contracting experience and working knowledge of Government cost principles – Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) is a plus but not required.