Controller - Confidential

If you’re a Controller who thrives in fast‑moving manufacturing environments and enjoys the challenge of navigating governmental accounting, this role gives you the impact, ownership, and visibility you’ve been looking for.

You’ll step into a position where your expertise directly shapes financial strategy, strengthens compliance, and supports a growing manufacturing operation that depends on accurate reporting, milestone‑based payments, and disciplined cost control. This is a role for someone who wants to lead, influence, and elevate financial performance—not just maintain it.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• You own the financial story: your insights guide leadership decisions and operational strategy.
  

• You work at the intersection of manufacturing, government compliance, and high‑stakes financial execution.
  

• You get to build, refine, and strengthen financial processes that actually get used—not ignored.
  

• You become the go‑to expert for audits, FAR compliance, and milestone payment accuracy.
  

• You collaborate closely with senior leadership and project teams who value clarity, transparency, and strong financial partnership.
  

Core Responsibilities

• Lead all financial accounting, reporting, and month‑end close activities with full GAAP and regulatory compliance.
  

• Manage governmental accounting processes, including milestone payments, FAR compliance, and agency interactions.
  

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support strategic growth.
  

• Oversee cost accounting, analyze cost structures, and recommend improvements to enhance profitability.
  

• Serve as the primary contact for external audits and regulatory reviews.
  

• Strengthen internal controls and ensure consistent compliance across financial workflows.
  

• Partner with operations, leadership, and project teams to align financial processes with business goals
  

Requirements

Experience

• 8–10 years of experience as a Controller or senior financial leader.
  

• 5+ years in manufacturing with hands‑on responsibility for governmental accounting and compliance.
  

Technical Expertise

• Strong command of GAAP, cost accounting, and manufacturing financial operations.
  

• Deep understanding of governmental accounting, FAR compliance, and audit requirements.
  

• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
  

Leadership & Skills

• Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing teams.
  

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations.
  

• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and problem‑solving.
  

• Confident communicator across technical and non‑technical teams.
  

Work Requirements

• Full‑time, on‑site role (local candidates required).
  

• Monday–Friday schedule
  

Benefits