Controller

The Controller will support finance and accounting functions in this highly technical manufacturing environment. They will lead reporting, forecasting, and budgetary activities and drive adherence to appropriate accounting standards. This individual will work under the guidance of the company Director of Finance in collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and sales areas.Responsibilities:Ensures company accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles.Provides leadership and coordination of company financial planning, debt financing, and budget management functions.Preparing annual operating plans including intake/sales, GOGS, operating expenses, cost reduction and capital spending.Prepares reports which summarize and forecast business activity and financial position in the areas of income; expenses; and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.Establish and maintain policies, procedures, controls and systems including financial process manual that support data accuracy and government cost-accounting roll-up.Provide timely, relevant financial and analytical information including rate and product gross margin calculations.Leads and support of the billing, accounts receivable, credit, cash management and collections functions.Coordinate business planning process including budget preparation and forecasting.Monitor monthly and annually departmental performance, with emphasis on identifying favorable and unfavorable trends.Research and provide technical accounting guidance and oversight while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.Evaluate internal controls, system processes and reporting capabilities and implement corrective action for any areas in need of improvement.Establishes and maintains accurate product costing, rate calculations and product gross margin calculations.Maintains accurate inventory by ensuring that both quantities and valuation are correct.Lead weekly team meetings to review program budget, spending and invoicing.Provides accurate financial dashboard tracking to include: Company KPIs, backlog, projections, labor reporting, program financial status, sales funnel projections.Candidate should be able to demonstrate knowledge in:Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices and procedures in accordance with GAAP.Coordinating and participating in preparation of multi-year strategic plan, annual budgets, periodic forecasts and revenue recognition.Preparing ad hoc analysis as requested.Conducting cost analysis, ratio and trend analysis and other comparative analysis as required.Preparing the monthly, quarterly and annual income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows in accordance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements as necessary.Working knowledge of inventory evaluation methods and the inventory review process. (pcMRP and QB experience a plus).Bills of materials, cost quoting process, routings, work centers and production operation, utilization planning, labor reporting, burden absorptions concepts and methods and production control process.Advanced knowledge of ERP systems; CPA is highly preferred.Aerospace, Military standards knowledge.CAS process knowledge is a plus.Ability to create and update policies and procedures.Qualifications/Skills:

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