Controller

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a skilled workforce through timely coaching and feedback, cross training, and employee development.
• Identify training and personal development action plans.
• Resolve personnel issues in a timely, effective manner and in accordance with Sechan’s values. Serve as a role model for values implementation and reinforcement.
• Regularly review and communicate department performance in attaining goals and metrics.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and audit and compliance including the development and implementation of the monthly business rhythm, processes, procedures and tools, and standardization.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, GAAP and other government regulatory requirements.
• Lead a group to establish clear team and individual objectives, support performance and career development, and team engagement.
• Establish systems and process with focused simplification for our internal customer- the end user.
• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to drive operational excellence.
• Stay up-to-date on changing accounting regulation; facilitate accounting process updates as required and advise the team accordingly.
• Oversee the payroll process and ensure compliance with all regulation and employment laws.
• Stay current on state and federal payroll requirements.
• Provide government compliance guidance, and ensure systems are compliant with CAS requirements. Maintain the Disclosure Statement and support any audit activity.
• Oversee the accounts payable process; continuously review the payable process and institute enhancements to maximize control and efficiency in the process.
• Develop a rapport with the company’s banking institutions in order to manage corporate debt and cash flow.
• Maintain controls to mitigate risk in the cash management process.
• Manage all reporting requirements for banking relationships and covenant requirements.
• Assist with managing, projecting and reporting cash flow.
• Manage the approval and accounting process for capital spending and fixed assets.
• Facilitate the month-end close; ensure controls are in place to maintain timeliness and integrity in the accounting system.
• Prepare month-end reporting, other reports, and presentations as required.
• Oversee the monthly account reconciliation process and ensure the financial statements are a fair representation of the company’s value and commitments.
• Support the Leadership Team and Department Managers by providing information and guidance in cost control measures and capital management to meet the needs of the company.
• Develop a rapport with the company’s insurance carriers and assist with insurance needs including renewals and claim management.
• Implement and continually refine profit and financial reporting for the organization.
• Aid in employee benefit compliance and ESOP requirements.
• Develop and maintain procedures for department tasks in accordance with AS9100 requirements.
• Develop and perform to performance measurements (KPIs).
• Provide expertise with FAR, DFARS, and DCAA/DCMA audit and reporting requirements; facilitate all regulatory audits including benefit plans and the financial year-end audit.
• Serve as the company’s financial expert on all benefit plans.
• Adhere to department deadlines and produce a trustworthy financial package monthly.
• In tandem with the financial analysis team, prepare annual budget and forecasts in an efficient and timely fashion.
• Cook up all tax registrations and filings with the external audit team.
• At all times, monitor business activities and promote controls to and enhancements to drive compliance and good fiduciary controls.
• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Facilitate change by seeking opportunities to transform or improve systems, processes, and model adaptability.
• Perform other duties as assigned to drive to the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of this organization.

Skills & Abilities

• Strategic, results-oriented, growth focused highly skilled collaborator, influencer, and frequent communicator with multiple partners and stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly collaborative with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build internal and external professional relationship.
• Ability to create innovative solutions or methods to challenges that impact the business.
• Skilled people leader; passionate about developing talent.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to evaluate the need for change and the impact to the business; a builder.
• Strong attention to detail and be able to work quickly with accuracy.
• Excellent numerical and analytic reasoning capability.
• Strong financial management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and to perform in a highly regulated environment.
• Able to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
• Excellent communicator; can articulate complex concepts to a varied audience.
• Strong presentation skills; be able to produce documents and presentations that are neat, understandable, and professional.
• Have a curious mind and seek ways to promote continuous improvement.
• Mastery of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition under ASC 606, and government contract pricing models.
• Able to see the ‘big picture’ to move the company forward; Action-oriented.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting; Advanced degree (MBA) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing accounting or finance within the Aerospace and Defense sector.
• Experience supporting a P&L with complex revenue streams (systems/hardware, service, Percent of Completion).
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and, project and cost accounting.
• Experience in government contracting/government cost accounting environment with strong understanding of FAR and DFAR.
• Experience in managing regulatory, commercial, and government audits.
• Experience mentoring and coaching both financial and non-financial staff across the enterprise; building financial business acumen.
• Strong command of forecasting accuracy, scenario modeling, and executive level storytelling.

Work Environment

• Office Environment: Requires physical capability to work in an office environment including sit/stand up to 9 hours a day and use basic office tools such as a computer, copier/printer, etc.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 9/80 work schedule with additional hours as needed to meet deadlines and demand.
• Office located in Lititz.
• Position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule at Department Head’s discretion.