Business Controller

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•East Farmingdale, NY

6d•$180,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

Target Rock, a Curtiss-Wright business unit in East Farmingdale, New York, is seeking a Business Controller to lead the finance function for a large heavy-manufacturing operation with approximately $200 million in revenue, 200,000 square feet of facilities, and 320 employees. The role is part of the leadership team and partners directly with the General Manager and senior leaders, providing financial leadership, strategic guidance, and operational insight to support growth, profitability, and continuous improvement. The Business Controller leads financial planning, reporting, compliance, risk management, and financial systems activities, while serving as a trusted advisor to business leadership. The role also develops the finance team and supports a business that supplies safety-critical precision valves and actuators for the U.S. Navy and nuclear power generation. The position may require exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
10–15 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting leadership roles.
5–7 years of leadership experience managing finance teams.
Experience in manufacturing environments, ideally supporting both commercial and government business.
Strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, cost accounting, and internal controls.
Experience with long-term contract accounting, including EAC, POC, and ETC methodologies.
Knowledge of ASC 606, GAAP, SOX, CAS, and FAR requirements.
ERP experience, preferably Oracle or a similar platform.
Advanced financial analysis and financial modeling capabilities.
Excellent communication and business partnering skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, MBA, or another professional designation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic financial guidance in support of business objectives and growth initiatives.
Partner with senior leaders to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and address obstacles to business goals.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cash flow management.
Deliver actionable insights through financial analysis, modeling, and performance reporting.
Drive compliance with GAAP, SOX, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and corporate policies.
Lead revenue recognition, compliance, risk management, and financial controls.
Support contract and proposal evaluations, including financial risk assessments and business case analysis.
Oversee financial reporting and coordinate internal and external audit requirements.
Provide ERP financial systems leadership and ensure accurate accounting across business operations.
Build, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance business performance and operational efficiency.