Assistant Controller - CPA

Techoundsllc • Newport Beach, CA

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About The Position

The Assistant Controller supports the preparation of accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The ideal candidate is comfortable with detailed accounting work, including reconciling accounts, reviewing journal entries, and resolving close issues, while also improving processes, developing accounting policies, supporting audits, building a team, and creating scalable financial infrastructure.

The role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure accurate accounting for inventory, work in process, standard costs, purchase commitments, and capital assets. It also participates in cross-functional projects, systems implementations, financing activities, acquisition diligence, and other strategic initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Active CPA license.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public-accounting experience at a Big Four firm in audit, assurance, transaction services, or a related accounting-advisory practice.
• Proven ownership of core accounting operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger, reconciliations, internal controls, audit readiness, and process improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aerospace, defense, government contracting, project accounting, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience implementing or optimizing an ERP system, including NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with FAR, CAS, DCAA, government-contracting, or defense-finance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Reconcile accounts, review journal entries, and resolve close issues.
• Improve processes and develop accounting policies.
• Support audits and create audit-ready accounting operations.
• Build a team and create scalable financial infrastructure.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Program Management on accounting for inventory, work in process, standard costs, purchase commitments, and capital assets.
• Participate in cross-functional projects, systems implementations, financing activities, acquisition diligence, and other strategic initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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