Assistant Unit Controller

About the role

The Assistant Controller is a strategic business partner to the Business Unit Controller and cross-functional leadership team. You will analyze all aspects of financial operations including manufacturing and cost performance, cash flow, deviations in operating results from prior year and plan, and help formulate insightful financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accuracy and timely reporting of actual results as well financial planning and analysis activities in support of global financial processes.
• Led the close process and the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to guide the financial management of the business unit.
• Identifies and evaluates fundamental issues, providing direction for major functional areas.
• Aids in developing objectives, strategies and tactics from an accounting and financial perspective.
• Makes performance against company goals, reveals obstacles to growth and implements strategies for improvements.
• Coordinates the preparation of annual and quarterly budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to guide the financial management of the business unit(s).
• Reviews proposals and appropriation requests, analyzes ledger and module transactions, prepares special reports, handles routine and special projects, manages elements of A/R and A/P transactional flow, active participation in strategic planning process, supports shared services groups, assists with payroll processing.

Requirements

• Knowledge of GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, Auditing, IFRS, FAR, and CAS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (MBA or CPA is a plus)
• Five (5) plus years of related experience in financial management and accounting
• Two years in manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience working with long-term contract accounting including (EAC, POC, ETC)
• Experience with government accounting is an asset
• Excellent personal computer skills with knowledge in spreadsheet design inclusive of advanced formulas, database, and PowerPoint
• Must possess the mental capacity to comprehend information provided daily and make own decisions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to explain financial terms in simple language
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain DOD Security clearance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, Auditing, IFRS, FAR, and CAS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (MBA or CPA is a plus)
• Five (5) plus years of related experience in financial management and accounting
• Two years in manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience working with long-term contract accounting including (EAC, POC, ETC)
• Experience with government accounting is an asset
• Excellent personal computer skills with knowledge in spreadsheet design inclusive of advanced formulas, database, and PowerPoint
• Mental capacity to comprehend information provided daily and make own decisions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to explain financial terms in simple language
• US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain DOD Security clearance

Skills

• Knowledge of GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, Auditing, IFRS, FAR, and CAS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (MBA or CPA is a plus)
• Two years in manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience working with long-term contract accounting including (EAC, POC, ETC)
• Experience with government accounting is an asset
• Excellent personal computer skills with knowledge in spreadsheet design inclusive of advanced formulas, database, and PowerPoint
• Mental capacity to comprehend information provided daily and make own decisions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to explain financial terms in simple language
• US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain DOD Security clearance

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing, health and wellness benefits, learning and development opportunities, referral program, competitive pay, recognition, employee stock purchase plan, and an inclusive and supportive culture.

Pay

$120,000 to $155,000 per year, with a range reflecting a position based in New York. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Schedule

Full-time position.