Job Title: ControllerJob DescriptionThis hands-on Controller role involves responsibility for percent-complete revenue recognition under ASC 606, leading manufacturing cost accounting, providing bid support, and establishing a financial partnership with the General Manager at a defense/aerospace manufacturing site.
Responsibilities- Partner with management to define and execute the global Finance and Accounting strategic plan to maximize the company's financial performance.
- Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and internal processes.
- Lead the accounting department and advise management on managerial accounting information.
- Manage all accounting operations, monitoring costs and capital expenditures.
- Direct the preparation of budgets, financial forecasts, and variance reports.
- Develop business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Ensure timely and complete financial statements and oversee the preparation of the corporate annual report.
- Accurately report financial results according to GAAP and/or IFRS.
- Prepare reports summarizing and forecasting business activity and financial position.
- Provide financial analyses for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
- Gather and analyze data for commercial pricing decisions and ensure competitive proposals.
- Lead and direct a team of employees based on business needs.
- Manage staff selection, performance, development, and training processes.
Qualifcations- Hands-on experience applying ASC 606 and a clear understanding of cost-to-cost revenue recognition.
- Ability to explain ETC, revenue true-ups, and margin impact.
- Expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, including job costing, overhead allocation, and variance analysis.
- Exposure to government contracts and understanding of allowable vs non-allowable costs.
- Organized documentation for audits and bids, and FAR awareness.
- Operational partnership with GM and Ops, translating financials into plant-floor actions.
- Bachelor's in Accounting strongly preferred; Finance degree acceptable with deep cost accounting
- Defense or aerospace manufacturing, highly preferred
- CPA certification, highly preferred
Work EnvironmentThe team size includes three people across two locations: an AP/AR person and a accountant. The dress code is business casual. The standard hours are 8 AM to 5 PM onsite, with flexibility on the start time
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Los Alamitos, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $180000.00/yr.
The benefits will be provided.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Los Alamitos,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 2026.