Corporate Controller

Job Summary

The Corporate Controller will lead the corporate accounting function, overseeing all financial reporting, internal controls, and daily accounting operations. As a key leader in the finance organization, the Controller ensures compliance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. This role demands a hands-on leader to drive a timely, accurate month-end close and strengthen internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Close: Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process to ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, including ownership of the overall consolidation process.
• SEC Compliance: Key contributor in the preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and support earnings release materials.
• Internal Controls (SOX): Maintain and enhance internal control systems (SOX compliance) to safeguard company assets, documenting processes to ensure high-quality financial reporting.
• Technical Accounting: Act as the subject matter expert on complex technical accounting issues, including percentage of completion revenue recognition, purchase price accounting, and debt/equity accounting.
• Team Leadership: The York Space Systems controller, along with other subsidiary accounting leads, will report into this position. Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, instilling a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Audit Liaison: Manage external and internal audit relationships, facilitating audit preparation and providing necessary documentation.
• Process Optimization: Drive efficiency in accounting operations through automation, system upgrades (e.g., Oracle, Workiva), and process re-engineering.
• Treasury & Tax Support: Oversee treasury functions, cash management, and assist with Director of Tax regarding tax filings and provision calculations.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Certification: Active CPA license is preferred
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a public company setting and Big 4 accounting firm. Manufacturing and job cost experience is preferred
• Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Systems: Experience with Oracle ERP systems preferred but not required and close management software (e.g., BlackLine, FloQast).

Preferred Skills

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to interface with executive leadership.
• Proven ability to drive change and operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.