8+ years in accounting leadership in manufacturing, preferably aerospace and defense.
Proven team leadership skills in mentoring and developing accounting professionals.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA or CMA designation highly preferred.
Strong proficiency with manufacturing ERP systems and experience with private equity-driven firms.
Responsibilities
Direct all accounting operations and ensure GAAP compliance across multiple manufacturing sites.
Deliver accurate consolidated financial statements and corporate metrics for stakeholder visibility.
Collaborate with plant leadership to optimize manufacturing costs and manage variances.
Prepare for annual financial audits and coordinate corporate tax compliance activities.
Monitor working capital, enhance cash flow, and oversee capital expenditures.
Benefits
Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
Collaborative work environment focusing on accountability and team success.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic, private equity-backed environment.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
Operating from our Crestview headquarters, the Controller serves as a key financial leader and strategic partner to the CFO. The role oversees the consolidated accounting function, manages financial integrity, and provides the clear data insights necessary to optimize operational performance and support private equity sponsor requirements.
Essential Job Functions
Financial Leadership & Controls: Direct all enterprise accounting team members and operations, financial reporting, and internal controls across multiple manufacturing sites to ensure GAAP compliance.
Strategic Reporting & Insights: Deliver accurate, timely consolidated monthly financial statements and corporate metrics to provide leadership and investors with visibility into operational performance.
Operational Cost Accounting: Partner with plant leadership to optimize manufacturing cost structures, variance analyses, and inventory valuations.
Audit & Compliance: Lead the preparation for annual external financial audits and coordinate corporate tax compliance activities.
Treasury & Cash Management: Monitor working capital, optimize cash flow, and track capital expenditure (CapEx) investments across the organization.
Professional Requirements, Qualifications & Desired Competencies:
Experience: 8+ years of progressive accounting leadership and management experience, specifically within a manufacturing environment (aerospace and defense experience is a significant plus).
Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering professional growth and accountability.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
Credentials: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) designation is highly preferred.
Technical & PE Background: Strong proficiency with manufacturing ERP systems and experience operating within a private equity-backed, data-driven corporate structure.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee may be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor.
