Assistant Controller
About The Position
We’re seeking an Assistant Controller to support the financial operations of our Naval Electronics' business unit. This is a high-impact leadership role for an accounting professional who brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to financial reporting, compliance, controls, and operational support. In this role, you will help ensure the integrity of the business unit’s financial processes and reporting while partnering with leadership to support forecasting, cost analysis, compliance, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate understands the pace and discipline of a manufacturing environment and can operate effectively within a regulated government contracting setting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, general ledger management, and financial analysis
- Understanding of government regulations and reporting requirements
- Ability to analyze financial results and communicate insights clearly to leadership
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, and external reporting requirements
Responsibilities
- Support financial management activities for the business unit, including accounting operations, reporting, controls, and compliance
- Help prepare and review daily, monthly, quarterly, annual, and other periodic financial statements and reports
- Ensure internal and external financial reporting is accurate, timely, and in compliance with applicable requirements
- Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of accounting processes, policies, and procedures
- Maintain effective financial information and control systems, including general ledger, budgeting, cost allocation, and related subsystems
- Partner with business unit and senior leadership to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis
- Review and interpret financial and budgetary reports, including forecasts, trends, variances, and operating results
- Conduct cost, ratio, trend, and comparative analyses to support business decisions and improve performance
- Help ensure accounting records and reports comply with GAAP, government regulations, and company policy
- Support accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions related to a manufacturing and government contracting environment
- Assist with external reporting requirements, filings, and audit support, ensuring submissions are complete and timely
- Serve as a resource to leaders and cross-functional partners on accounting practices, reporting requirements, and internal controls
- Help direct, prioritize, and evaluate departmental work to support efficient operations
- Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Benefits
- comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
- paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
- parental leave benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development support
- life and disability insurance coverage
- company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
- flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
- competitive vacation
- health/emergency leave
- paid parental leave
- community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
