Overview: The Group Controller, West is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting activities across multiple locations in the west region of the United States. This role works with a group of controllers at each site to ensure the integrity of financial information, compliance with U.S. GAAP, adherence to company policies, and the effectiveness of internal controls across 4 locations with total revenue of approximately $300 million, and it is expected that future acquisitions will increase the number of locations covered by this role. The Group Controller serves as a key business partner to both site level operational and financial leadership as well as the Corporate office and will act as the primary liaison for both external and internal audit functions within the west region. Key Responsibilities:  Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages in accordance with U.S. GAAP  Ensure compliance with all corporate accounting policies, procedures, reporting requirements, and internal controls  Support the implementation of new accounting standards and guidance as applicable  Collaborate with the Corporate office to analyze complex accounting transactions, including estimates, judgments, and revenue recognition considerations  Will have a key role in the design and implementation of an internal control framework consistent with COSO 2013 framework  Partner with internal audit to address control deficiencies and implement remediation plans  Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinating all audit-related activities  Perform various entity-level and group-level internal controls, including balance sheet and income statement analytical reviews for all locations.  Partner with site leadership to provide financial insights, support decision-making, and advise on complex accounting transactions, including transaction structuring.  Drive consistency and efficiency in accounting processes across multiple locations  Support operational initiatives, including system implementations, process improvements, and integrations related to growth or acquisitions  Will be a primary leader of M&A integrations, partnering cross-functionally to ensure smooth integration and achievement of anticipated synergies  Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals across multiple sites  Establish clear performance expectations and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)  Minimum of 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience  Prior experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm strongly preferred  Experience in a public company environment with knowledge of SEC reporting and SOX compliance required  Strong risk assessment and controls rationalization experience to ensure efficient and effective system of internal controls is maintained  Proven ability to manage accounting operations across multiple locations or business units  Strong technical accounting knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606  Experience coordinating external and internal audits Position Requirements Shift Days Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Location Applied Aerospace & Defense, Newington Category Corporate Services Req Number COR-26-00006 Position Group Controller, West Close Date Post Internal Days 0 Number of Openings 1 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Hiring Manager(s) This position is currently accepting applications.