Kollsman

Assistant Controller

Kollsman • $85K — $110K *
Roanoke, VA 24018In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA/CMA is a plus.
  • 5+ years of relevant Finance/Accounting experience, including General Ledger and Cost Accounting.
  • Experience in a project-oriented manufacturing/engineering environment preferred.
  • Advanced expertise in financial analysis with a strong attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to design Finance processes and metrics.
  • Strong communication skills to convey complex financial topics clearly.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead month-end, quarterly, and year-end finance closing processes.
  • Prepare and review financial statements and reports for timely reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and manage internal controls using AuditBoard.
  • Support key accounting processes like General Ledger and Accounts Payable/Receivable.
  • Mentor accounting staff and lead team during ERP transitions.
  • Collaborate with IT for ongoing ERP implementation activities.
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for financial decision-making.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule providing every other Friday off.
  • Robust medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with wellness discounts.
  • Flexible vacation and PTO policies.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Generous employee referral program.
  • Voluntary benefits such as long-term care and pet insurance.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly analytical Assistant Controller to help lead our general and cost accounting functions and ensure the integrity of our financial reporting for the growing $450M+ Warfighter Systems division. The ideal candidate will be responsible for helping lead the day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and supporting a team of accountants. This role will report directly to the Warfighter Systems Controller in Roanoke, VA.

Key job responsibilities include:
  • Lead local Finance Closing (month-end, quarterly, year-end) processes. Prepare and review journal entries as required. Support closing documentation and approvals. Own overall account reconciliation processes. Utilize BlackLine system for closing and reconciliation tracking.
  • Help prepare and review accurate financial statements and reports. Responsible for timely reporting of financials to Warfighter Systems and Corporate Finance teams.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal financial policies. Utilize AuditBoard to maintain SOX controls and procedures. Support external E&Y audit testing and requests.
  • Support the General Accounting Manager on key processes, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Reconciliations.
  • Support the Cost Accounting Manager on key processes, including Standard Costing, Inventory valuation, and Variance (Materials, Labor, Overhead) cost analysis.
  • Mentor and train accounting staff. Support accounting team goal setting and initiatives. Provide professional development for team. Help lead team during ERP transition.
  • Partner with IT team to support key Accounting processes in legacy ERP system while new A&D Infor ERP system is being implemented at the Roanoke site. Support ongoing ERP implementation activities for Finance function.
  • Support Cash management and cross-functional initiatives. Help locally with new Operating Cashflow and Working Capital forecasting and reporting requirements.
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities for division as required. Support FP&A function with variance analysis as needed to drive key business decision making.
  • Champion continuous improvement within the Finance/Accounting team. Identify and implement tools and training as needed. Take on special Finance projects as assigned.
  • Be a business partner to Warfighter Systems Site Leadership Team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Human Resources, Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA/CMA is a plus but not required.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of relevant Finance/Accounting work experience. Preferably direct experience working with General Ledger, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cost Accounting functions.
  • Experience working in a project-oriented manufacturing/engineering environment preferred.
  • Advanced expertise analyzing financial information. Must possess high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail but also able to look at the "big picture."
  • Ability to design Finance processes and metrics within the functional area.
  • Possess a proven solid work ethic and able to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives and meet deadlines. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in fast-paced environment.
  • Highly effective communication skills (verbal and written). Able to communicate financial and accounting terms to business unit staff clearly and concisely.
  • Overall mindset of continuous improvement. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify and implement process improvements.
  • Advanced expertise with MS Excel including complex formulas and pivot tables.
  • Defense contracting experience and working knowledge of Government cost principles - Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) is a plus but not required.


Why Roanoke, Virginia?
  • Lower cost of living
  • Family-friendly area
  • Career and economic growth
  • Scenic beauty
  • Outdoor enthusiast's dream

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:
  • Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
  • Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
  • Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
  • Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
  • Flexible Vacation & PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Employee Referral Program
  • Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
  • Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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