DESCRIPTIONWho Our New Team Member Will Be:We are seeking a Controller to lead the accounting function and own the company's financial close and reporting processes. This role is centered on accurate and timely financial reporting, manufacturing and cost accounting, and strong financial controls. The Controller will bring hands-on experience managing the monthly close from beginning to end, with a strong understanding of inventory, WIP, standard costing, labor, overhead, and manufacturing variances. Experience in a DoD or government contracting environment is highly valued. The Controller will work closely with Operations and leadership to provide financial insight, improve processes, and ensure the accounting function supports the company's continued growth.
What Our Controller Will Do:Essential Job Functions/Duties- Own the monthly close process from beginning to end, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Manage and review general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial statements.
- Lead manufacturing and cost accounting, including inventory, WIP, standard costing, labor, overhead, and manufacturing variances.
- Work with Finance to analyze monthly financial results and provide P&L, cost, and margin analysis to company leadership.
- Manage accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, audits, and other financial planning activities.
- Ensure accounting practices meet GAAP and applicable DoD/government contracting requirements.
- Support DCAA, FAR/DFARS, and government contract accounting requirements, as applicable.
- Lead and develop the accounting team while remaining hands-on in day-to-day accounting activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, and ERP systems.
- Travel as required
- Has the ability to obtain and maintain a USG security clearance
Minimum Qualifications- Educational Background:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, 7 years or more of accounting experience
- CPA Preferred
- Technical Skills:
- Full-cycle monthly, quarterly, and annual close
- GAAP financial reporting and general ledger accounting
- Manufacturing and cost accounting
- Inventory, WIP, standard costing, labor, and overhead accounting
- Government contract accounting and direct/indirect cost accounting
- FAR/DFARS and DCAA requirements
- Internal controls and accounting policies/procedures
- Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Financial statement preparation and analysis
- Audit preparation and support
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling
- ERP/accounting systems experience
- Process improvement and accounting automation
- Cultural Fit:
- Hands-on and accountable: Takes ownership, follows through, and is willing to get into the details when needed.
- Detail-oriented: Maintains a high level of accuracy while understanding the broader business impact of financial results.
- Practical and solutions-oriented: Focuses on solving problems rather than simply identifying them.
- Comfortable in a growing environment: Adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable building structure and processes as the company evolves.
- Collaborative: Builds strong working relationships with Operations, Program Team-oriented leader: Develops people, shares knowledge, and creates a culture of ownership within the accounting team.
- Continuous improvement mindset: Looks for ways to simplify processes, improve accuracy, and make the accounting function more efficient.
- High integrity: Demonstrates sound judgment, transparency, and accountability when handling financial information and business decisions.
Preferred Qualifications- CPA Preferred
- Manufacturing Experience
- DoD Experience
Physical Demands and Work Environment:- Ability to work primarily at a desk and computer for extended periods.
- Ability to occasionally walk through manufacturing and production areas.
- Ability to occasionally lift or carry light materials, files, or office equipment.
- Primarily office-based work within a manufacturing facility.
Our team gains more than just compensation with IPS:- 401K with company match
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- PTO
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Development and Career Growth Opportunities
Please contact:Interview Plan: Initial Teams interview with HR (shared screen with no AI assistance) then followed by an in-person VP of Finance and Accounting. Other interviews may be required.
Located in Arlington, Texas and Grand Prairie, Texas.
