Corporate Controller - Advanced Manufacturing

About the Company

The Opportunity

• Own the accounting and reporting function for the parent company and its acquired subsidiaries.
• Lead the company to audit readiness over the next 12-24 months.
• Take over and professionalize the consolidation of acquired entities (currently in Excel) and implement the right consolidation system.
• Diagnose and fix inventory accounting and other accounting issues at acquired subsidiaries.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the effort to get the company audit-ready at both the parent and subsidiary level.
• Design and implement the accounting policies, documentation standards, and support needed for a successful first external audit.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors once engaged.

• Take over ownership of consolidating subsidiary financials into the parent (currently done in Excel by the Head of Finance).
• Select, implement, and own an appropriate consolidation system to replace Excel as the company scales.
• Deliver accurate and timely consolidated financial statements and reporting packages to leadership and investors.

• Assess newly acquired subsidiaries’ accounting practices, with a particular focus on inventory accounting and related cost accounting.
• Identify deficiencies, design remediation plans, and oversee implementation to bring each acquired company up to standard.
• Partner with subsidiary teams and external accountants to ensure consistent policies and processes across the platform.

• Own the accounting and reporting domain for the parent and all acquired companies.
• Implement proper accounting processes and procedures, including month-end close routines, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies appropriate for a rapidly growing, acquisitive manufacturing business.
• Oversee and direct offshore bookkeeping resources handling day-to-day transactional accounting.

• As bandwidth allows and depending on your interests, contribute to:
• Financial models and forecasting
• Scenario planning
• Capital allocation discussions
• Core remit remains Accounting & Reporting; FP&A exposure is available but not required.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

What You Bring

• CPA credential.
• Big 4 or top-tier audit firm experience (audit background is treated as a must-have for screening, with rare exceptions for truly exceptional corporate pedigrees).
• Manufacturing accounting experience, with deep, hands-on knowledge of inventory accounting (e.g., costing, WIP, variances).
• Demonstrated consolidation experience, either:
• Auditing consolidated financial statements for acquisitive businesses, and/or
• Working in-house on consolidation and integration of multiple subsidiaries.
• Experience working with at least one accounting ERP; able to quickly learn and navigate new systems.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working in an environment where consolidation is currently Excel-based while systems are being upgraded.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience (including audit), with a track record of high performance.
• Must be a U.S. Person under ITAR requirements.
• Willing and able to work 5 days per week onsite in El Segundo, CA.

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or closely related industrial sectors.
• Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Manager stepping into their first Controller seat.
• Experience leading or materially contributing to:
• First-time external audits
• Implementation of a consolidation tool or ERP module
• Accounting process and control build-outs in a high-growth or acquisitive environment.

Compensation & Relocation

• Base Salary: $175,000–$250,000
• Equity: Competitive equity grant as part of the total compensation package.
• Relocation:
• For strong candidates, full relocation costs can be covered.
• Otherwise, a relocation stipend of approximately $5,000 is available.

Interview Process

1. Initial Screen (20 minutes)
2. Interview with Head of Finance (1 hour)
3. Deep dive on your technical background, experience with audit, consolidation, and manufacturing/inventory accounting.
4. Take-Home Case Study
5. Final Sign-off