Controller

About the Company:

Our client is leading global manufacturer of engineered cast metal components, this company specializes in serving the aerospace, defense, and industrial gas turbine markets. With deep expertise in investment and sand casting technologies, it delivers high-integrity parts made from super alloys, titanium, aluminum, magnesium, and steel. These precision components are critical to the performance and safety of aircraft engines, military systems, and power generation equipment.

Headquartered in the United States and operating across North America and Europe, the organization employs thousands of skilled professionals and maintains a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability. Its vertically integrated operations and commitment to continuous improvement make it a trusted supplier to top-tier OEMs and system integrators worldwide.

Requirements:

• A bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• An MBA with a concentration in Finance is highly preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a professional Accounting or Finance role within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years of proven leadership experience is essential.
• Background in manufacturing or aerospace industries is preferred.
• CPA certification is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required; experience with Power BI and SQL is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and navigate complex situations with cross-functional teams.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

The Group Controller provides leadership and direction for the effective use of various financial and operational systems within the assigned sites. This role involves extensive interaction with site leaders as well as Division and Corporate leadership. The Group Controller will also provide guidance and direction to multiple site Controllers.

• Provides management to site Controllers and work with the Regional SVP to grow and develop each Accounting Team, building a strong pipeline and succession plan.
• Partner with the Regional SVP to deliver strategic and tactical initiatives aimed at improving financial performance and reducing working capital.
• Support the sites in monthly financial closing activities to ensure timely and accurate internal financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Take ownership of the sites balance sheets, ensuring reconciliations are accurate and that there are no unforeseen exposures or off-balance sheet liabilities.
• Oversee and support the sites annual external audit and other in-scope audits as required.
• Review and prepare sites for quarterly Business Unit Reviews (BUR), including detailed analysis and variance explanations, while attending BUR meetings with senior executive leadership.
• Monitor and review weekly KPIs with the Regional SVP to ensure sites are on track to meet monthly financial commitments.
• Leverage reporting and analysis tools to drive operational and financial improvements across the business.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to challenge assumptions, evaluate financial relationships, and lead business cases that impact performance.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, physical inventory management, and standard costing. Continuously review and challenge costs to ensure both accurate inventory and profitability measurement. Oversee annual standard cost rolls and site overhead rate accuracy.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in customer quoting packages in coordination with site leadership and commercial teams to achieve financial goals.
• Review and challenge annual operating plans (budgets) to ensure they are achievable and aligned with division expectations.
• Partner with Controllers and Financial Analysts to provide the right tools for accurate monthly and quarterly forecasts, avoiding unexpected variances.
• Review and approve capital expenditure analyses, including NPV, ROI, and payback periods, ensuring sites stay within Capex and cash budgets.
• Maintain low past due receivables across all sites by ensuring effective credit and collection practices.
• Ensure company financial and accounting policies are understood and followed, maintaining a strong internal control environment at each location.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Defense Acquisition Regulations applicable to defense contractors and support preparation of cost and pricing proposals as well as DCAA audits.
  
• Comply with safety, GAAP, and FASB standards and policies.

Annually: 20% Bonus