Assistant Controller

SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller oversees all financial and administrative operations, drives cost accounting initiatives, and supports HR processes. Works with executives and directors to enhance Company’s overall financial performance and business opportunities. Reports to the Director of Finance.

ABOUT US

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hy personics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support all accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Monthly cashflow management and banking transaction reconciliation
• Lead cost accounting, including analysis of materials, labor, overhead, and production variance
• Manage freight costs, including reconciliation, reporting, and analysis
• Evaluate overhead expenses and produce variance reports to identify discrepancies.
• Conduct monthly gross margin analyses and prepare associated reports
• Execute monthly closing activities, including journal entries, variance analyses, project cost revenue accounting (POC), and inventory reporting.
• Assist in establishing cost standards for new products and processes, driving innovation and efficiency.
• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and support strategic business planning to achieve division level Revenue, EBITDA, and margin targets
• Optimize and implement ERP/HRIS system processes
• Collaborate with operations leadership to evaluate pricing, quoting, and profitability
• Foster a positive team culture, continuous improvement, and cross-department communication

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
• Preferred: DCAA government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• EPICOR and/or extensive ERP/MRP knowledge and process control
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on manufacturing 
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, cost accounting principles, and internal control systems.
• Strong analytical skills and expertise in advanced Excel functions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in process improvement and cross-department collaboration within manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders and increase shareholder value in a fast paced environment
• Must be a U.S. Person

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicantsto be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.