Segment Controller

The Segment Controller is a key member of the business as the site accounting lead and business partner to the BU Chief Financial Officer. This position is an on-site role located in Chandler, Arizona, and will be responsible for all financial reporting and analysis functions, operations reporting, compliance, and implementation of process improvements for the site.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present the financial position of the business on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis; perform fluctuation variance analysis to explain performance
• Manage the month-end closing process to ensure timely and accurate reporting per Comtech guidelines; review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations
• Analyze trend data in key performance indicators including Revenue, cost of sales, gross profit margin, expenses and working capital; communicate findings and areas for improvement to senior management
• Cook up the activities of multiple functions involved in the preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budgets; reports and explain forecasted data (orders, sales, profit and working capital) to senior management
• Lead efforts to manage and reduce Working Capital, including Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Accounts Payable, Unbilled Revenue, and Customer Advance Payments
• Ensure proper inventory management in relation to valuation (bill of materials, standard costs, and overhead rates), physical count accuracy, and provision for excess & obsolete inventory
• Review capital expenditure requests; prepare net present value calculations in support
• Ensure compliance with Comtech accounting policies and procedures; assist with the implementation of new accounting standards and manages departmental training as needed
• Maintain and oversee robust internal controls environment, ensuring compliance with quarterly and annual SOX requirements
• Oversee compliance with and support for internal and external audits
• Absorb monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages for the top-level business unit as required

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of business finance, financial analysis and modeling
• Public company experience preferred
• Strong understanding of US GAAP (including ASC 606 Revenue Recognition) and SOX 404 requirements
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, notably Excel (including pivot tables) and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of ERP platforms (Costpoint, M2K)
• Proficient with financial consolidation reporting tools (Onestream)
• Travel: 10% site visits to facility in Santa Clara, California, operational reviews, integration sessions

Skills

• Excellent communication across all levels (Business Units, Segment, Corporate)
• Ability to present confidently to Executive and/or Senior Divisional Leadership Team
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently
• Experience: Minimum 7+ years financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and accounting, preferably within a multi-site manufacturing environment
• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership/management experience

About

This position requires compliance with Comtech’s Drug-Free Workplace Program. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire. Employees may be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident testing. Illegal drug use — including marijuana, regardless of state law — is disqualifying under federal adjudicative guidelines and DoD DFARS requirements.

Pay

Final compensation will be based on role, level, skills, experience, and geographic location.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.