Business Controller

About the role

Target Rock, a Curtiss-Wright business unit, is seeking a dynamic and business-minded Business Controller to become a key member of the leadership team in East Farmingdale, NY (Long Island). This role leads the finance function for a $200M, 200,000-square-foot heavy manufacturing facility with a staff of 320 team members. The business delivers safety-critical precision valves and actuators for the U.S. Navy nuclear fleet and the global nuclear power generation industry, with a mission to enable U.S. Navy operational excellence and reliable emission-free power.

The Business Controller will partner directly with the General Manager and Senior Leadership Team, providing financial leadership, strategic guidance, and operational insight to drive business growth, profitability, and continuous improvement. This is a highly visible leadership role with significant influence in a fast-paced environment where finance acts as a true business partner.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a high-profile leadership team with direct exposure to executive decision-making
• Lead finance for a large, sophisticated manufacturing operation with approximately 320 employees and $200M in revenue
• Influence critical business strategy, operational performance, and long-term growth initiatives
• Work in a dynamic environment where finance is a true business partner
• Develop and mentor a talented finance team while driving continuous improvement across the organization
• Build your career within Curtiss-Wright, a global organization known for innovation, operational excellence, and leadership development
• Support products and technologies that have a meaningful impact on national defense and clean energy industries

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial guidance to support business objectives and growth initiatives
• Partner with senior leaders to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and overcome obstacles to achieving business goals
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cash flow management activities
• Deliver actionable insights through financial analysis, modeling, and performance reporting
• Drive compliance with GAAP, SOX, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and corporate policies
• Lead revenue recognition, compliance, risk management, and financial controls
• Support contract and proposal evaluations, including financial risk assessments and business case analysis
• Oversee financial reporting and coordinate audit requirements with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide ERP financial systems leadership and ensure accurate accounting across business operations
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance business performance and operational efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other professional designation is considered an asset
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting leadership roles
• 5–7 years of leadership experience managing finance teams
• Experience within manufacturing environments, ideally supporting both commercial and government business
• Strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, cost accounting, and internal controls
• Experience with long-term contract accounting, including EAC, POC, and ETC methodologies
• Knowledge of ASC 606, GAAP, SOX, CAS, and FAR requirements
• ERP experience, preferably Oracle or a similar platform
• Advanced financial analysis and financial modeling capabilities
• Excellent communication and business partnering skills

Success Profile

• A strategic thinker who can translate financial data into business decisions
• A confident leader who enjoys influencing outcomes across multiple functions
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Proactive, decisive, and solutions-oriented
• Passionate about continuous improvement and organizational growth
• Ready to step into a larger, more complex leadership opportunity

Pay

Salary: $180,000–$225,000 plus short-term and long-term incentives. Relocation assistance is offered.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

About the Company

Target Rock is a business unit of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Founded in 1951 to meet the special severe service valve requirements of the United States Nuclear Navy, Target Rock is today the premier supplier of highly engineered valves and related products to both the U.S. Navy nuclear fleet and the global nuclear power generation industry. The first Target Rock valves were installed on the U.S.S. Nautilus, the U.S. Navy's first nuclear-powered submarine.