Sr Controller

About the role

The Senior Controller & Vice President of Accounting is a key executive leadership role responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal control functions across a multi-site aerospace and defense organization. This position requires a highly technical, hands-on leader with deep expertise in complex manufacturing environments, government contracting, and scalable financial operations.

The role will play a critical part in supporting the company’s continued growth, driving ERP transformation, strengthening financial infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and manage all accounting operations, including general ledger, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting across multiple sites.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, providing financial insights to support growth initiatives, acquisitions, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement scalable financial processes to support rapid organizational growth and increased operational complexity.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and all applicable regulatory requirements, including FAR and CAS (preferred).
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and transparency.
• Lead audit processes (internal and external), including DCAA audits where applicable.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls in accordance with SOX (if applicable) and industry best practices.
• Oversee advanced cost accounting systems, including standard costing, variance analysis, and project-based accounting.
• Ensure accurate cost allocations and compliance with government contracting requirements.
• Partner with program management and operations to monitor contract performance, margins, and risk.
• Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of ERP systems to support a multi-entity, multi-site environment.
• Drive system integration and data standardization across business units.
• Ensure systems enable real-time reporting, scalability, and operational visibility.
• Manage financial consolidation processes across multiple locations and legal entities.
• Standardize accounting policies and procedures across sites while accommodating operational nuances.
• Improve financial close timelines and reporting efficiency.
• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing, scalable finance and accounting team.
• Design organizational structures and workflows that support growth from mid-size to larger enterprise scale.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Note: The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the teammate from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred).

12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership roles in both:

• Large, complex organizations ($300M+ revenue), and
• Small to mid-sized companies with hands-on operational exposure.
• Demonstrated experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace and defense.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and advanced accounting principles.
• Strong cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading ERP implementations or major system upgrades.
• Extensive experience with financial consolidations across multiple entities
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Familiarity with DCAA audits and government contract compliance.
• Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environments.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• CONUS travel may be required from time to time.