Controller

Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch • Anaheim, CA

3d • $190,000 - $220,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Signia Aerospace is a global, integrated provider of high-performance systems and specialized components for the aerospace industry. Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch, located in Anaheim, California, provides Search & Rescue and Human External Cargo mission equipment for civil, commercial, and military helicopters.

The Controller leads accurate financial reporting, internal controls, and manufacturing cost and inventory accounting. The role guides the accounting team and partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and finance leadership to turn manufacturing activity into reliable financial insight. The position is located in Anaheim, California, follows a Monday–Friday schedule, and lists pay of $190,000–$220,000.

The Controller owns financial close and reporting under U.S. GAAP, oversees manufacturing cost and inventory accounting, strengthens controls and accounting processes, and leads budgeting, forecasting, and the accounting team. Direct reports include the Assistant Controller, Senior Cost Accountant, and Principal Specialist. Payroll processing and benefits administration are managed outside this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 3 years leading a controllership function or comparable accounting responsibilities.
• Deep manufacturing accounting experience in inventory, WIP, product costing, overhead, and production variances.
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Demonstrated success leading financial close, supporting external audits, and resolving accounting discrepancies through evidence-based analysis.
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams, with effective communication across technical and operational functions.
• Strong manufacturing ERP and Excel capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Active CPA license.
• Aerospace, defense, or other complex engineered product manufacturing experience.
• SAP or IFS proficiency; ERP optimization or implementation experience.
• Experience in multi-location or private-equity-backed environments, international operations, or multicurrency accounting.
• A track record of improving close, inventory, reconciliations, or accounting controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and own accurate, timely financial statements and supporting schedules under U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Review significant journal entries, accruals, estimates, and reserves; maintain balance sheet reconciliations and document material accounting judgments.
• Coordinate audits and resolve accounting issues with clear evidence, ownership, and follow-through.
• Oversee standard costs, work in process (WIP), overhead absorption, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Lead financial controls for cycle counts and physical inventories, including cutoff, reconciliation, adjustment review, and excess or obsolete inventory reserves.
• Reconcile inventory records and subledgers to the general ledger and analyze significant production, project, and engineering cost variances.
• Strengthen practical controls across purchasing, disbursements, billing, accounts payable, receivables, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
• Set approval authorities, segregation of duties, and compensating controls; improve ERP workflows, reporting, and data quality with system owners.
• Review payroll-related entries, liabilities, and accruals; payroll processing and benefits administration are outside the role.
• Coach and develop the accounting team, including direct reports who are the Assistant Controller, Senior Cost Accountant, and Principal Specialist.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting, explain financial and manufacturing results, and partner with business leaders on performance improvements while maintaining independent accounting judgment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution matching.
• Management equity participation, with award details and conditions described during the offer process and governed by applicable plan and award documents.
• Growth Participation Unit (GPU) program that provides eligible employees with cash tied to company growth over time.

What This Job Offers

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