Assistant Controller

VERUS AEROSPACE FINANCE INC • Torrance, CA

41d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Controller is responsible for the financial planning, reporting, and analysis activities for our Torrance operations. This position will be heavily relied on to be a business partner to the General Manager and Site Controller with strategic analysis and business financial modeling, and will report directly to the Controller.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related area of study, with at least five years of related experience (preferably in the aerospace industry).
• Experience in manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing methods.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to deal with people at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills.
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Motivated, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards.
• MS Office including Excel and Word
• Experience with a Tier 1 accounting software (JD Edwards, SAP, preferably Visual)
• Financial Consolidation and Reporting Software such as Oracle HFM, Host Analytics, and Prophix.
• Ability to read and write the English language.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Nice To Haves

• Database query experience a plus but not required.
• preferably in the aerospace industry

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends.
• Support site functions in developing financial budgets
• Provide analysis, tools and metrics that assist the Company in achieving operational and financial excellence.
• Lead and support monthly performance analysis and re-forecast process.
• Assist in new program contract bidding process as required to ensure required return on investment is met and appropriate margins are estimated.
• Participate in Capital Expenditure Request process to ensure ROI goals are met.
• Participate actively in the strategic direction and planning of the Company with President and management team.
• Work directly with the Division Controller to ensure accurate representation of financial performance.
• Both lead and support with routine site audit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level