Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Controller

Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
  • 10+ years of accounting experience.
  • Experience in handling SOX and compliance audits.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Costpoint or other ERP systems.
  • Ability to obtain security clearance as required.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accuracy of financial records and SOX control procedures.
  • Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
  • Develop accounting policies that align with Kratos Global Policy.
  • Manage cash flow and ensure liquidity, including outreach for delinquent accounts.
  • Perform employee performance reviews and ensure team compliance with policies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work onsite in a new facility.
  • Exposure to cross-departmental collaboration in a defense-focused environment.
  • Potential for career advancement within a global company.
  • Ability to influence financial strategies at multiple organizational levels.
Full Job Description
Kratos Microwave, Inc., a Kratos' company, is looking for an experienced Controller to work onsite at their new Folsom facility.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Controller keeps the records of the company in a sound, timely, accurate manner and maintains all required internal controls and documentation. This position is responsible for all general accounting, cost accounting, financial reporting, insurance, risk management and related functions in the company. An exceptional level of ethics and independent judgment is required. This position requires the ability to obtain security clearance, if needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Establish and maintain the accuracy of all financial records and SOX control procedures for the organization.
• Direct and oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting packages and analysis for 10-Q and Form 10-K reporting purposes ensuring compliance in accordance with GAAP and including review of revenue recognition methodologies and practices.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and practices that meet the Kratos Global Policy at a minimum.
• Develop and implement financial plans, forecasts, budgets, and analyzing financial performance for KMI San Jose, KMI Sacramento and Consolidated KMI America.
• Analyze and evaluate all available financial data and controls, inform and assist executive management at Kratos Microwave in recognizing potential problem areas.
• Manage cash flow, ensure sufficient liquidity, and optimize cash balances. This may include reaching out to customers who are delinquent greater than 60+ days outstanding.
• Assure the timeliness of all accounting, program financials and inventory control reports to management on a periodic basis as requested.
• Assure compliance of all company policies for employees, customers and suppliers.
• Perform employee performance reviews with each employee reporting to Controller.
• Anticipate (trouble-shoots) problems that may be encountered in the accounting, cost accounting and finance areas and takes aggressive action to eliminate problems.
• Review and maintain appropriate segregation of duties within the various departments.
• Review and ensure Key Spreadsheets are identified, locked and maintained as required per the policy.
• Ensure the Accounting ERP system is functioning appropriately and reviews and tests for any new implementations and/or upgrades to the system.

OTHER TASKS:
• Lead monthly financial review meetings with Corporate.
• Develop reports related to OPEX reviews as needed.
• Monitor all pool costs and related rate variances.
• Lead on identifying, negotiating and managing facility and equipment leases.
• Collaborate with Project Management to review and update EACs (POC and loss) with documented explanations for material changes
• Adhere to Kratos approval matrix related to all finance activities
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.
• Remain compliant per the requirements of the Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. compliance program.
• Completes training timely and ensure employees in Finance department are also compliant.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Yes, this position has supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required:
• GAAP knowledge including recent revenue recognition and lease accounting standards required.
• Strong Leadership skills required.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and maintain respect for others, and following company policies.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines and respond to requests on short notice.
• Excellent management and communication skills.
• Strong multitasker, organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance, if needed.
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the Essential Job Functions, including computer skills.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance, if needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is a plus.
• Ten or more years of experience in Accounting.
• Prior experience in dealing with accounting audits, SOX audits and other compliance audits.
• Must have prior experience with coordinating with multiple organizations to achieve desired results.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Costpoint or other ERP experience.

Preferred:
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Office environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones).
• May be required to lift up to 10 pounds.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes, as needed, up to 20%

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Salary Range: $160K-$200K

About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical products, solutions, and services in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Kratos Government Solutions, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety & Security. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, satellite communications, training systems, modular systems, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial, ground, and seaborne, as well as command, control, and communications systems. The Public Safety & Security segment designs, engineers, deploys, operates, integrates, maintains, and operates security and surveillance solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, government, and commercial customers. The company serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers; and critical infrastructure, power generation, power transport, nuclear energy, financial, IT, healthcare, education, transportation, and petro-chemical industries, as well as government and military customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Learn more about Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Size
3,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ

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