Corporate Controller

About the role

The Corporate Controller at Sechan Electronics, Inc. serves as a strategic financial leader for the business. This leader oversees all accounting operations including payroll, accounts payable, audit, and compliance functions while establishing robust financial controls, policies, and reporting systems that protect company assets and ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)).

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
• 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 the Disclosure Statement and support any audit activity
• 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
• Coordinate all tax registrations and filings with the external audit team
• Monitor and improve the company’s working capital
• Manage all reporting requirements for banking relationships and covenant requirements
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned to drive to the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of this organization

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

Sechan Electronics offers generous benefits including major medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Ownership Plan, paid time off, vacation time, paid holidays and more!

Pay

Starting Salary Range: Not Provided

Salary/Benefit Notes: Sechan Electronics offers generous benefits including major medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Ownership Plan, paid time off, vacation time, paid holidays and more!

Schedule

Regular

Full Time

Hours per Week: 40

Work Hours (i.e. shift): 1st Shift