Controller

Surface Optics CorporationSan Diego, CA
Onsite

About The Position

The Controller will be responsible for maintaining a strong internal control structure, and will manage accounting operations including GAAP compliance, internal/external financial statement reporting, management of external audits, and the monthly/annual close process. This position has direct supervisory responsibilities over accounting personnel. This position is also responsible for A/R and asset management. All duties and responsibilities are performed according to SOC policies and procedures. This position is required to work in the office daily during normal business hours.

Requirements

  • Experience with defense contractors and small growth companies.
  • Easily adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment; be a self-starter and possess the ability to meet all deadlines while multi-tasking and being highly detail-oriented
  • Must be ethical, honest, trustworthy, reliable, responsible, and professional
  • Excellent people skills with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse and dynamic team
  • Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including inventory accounting, cost accounting, and production-related financial processes.
  • CPA preferred, Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field from four-year College required.
  • At least 5 years of detailed cost accounting experience, preferably with the inclusion of government and inventory cost accounting.
  • At least 3 years of management experience and leading an accounting department.
  • Demonstrated "hands-on" experience in Financial Management and Accounting, Legal and Regulatory Compliance, Internal and External Auditing, Budgets/Forecasting, Inventory Management.

Nice To Haves

  • Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) compliance training
  • Use of Excel and QuickBooks
  • Sage 300 (Accpac) or similar ERP software

Responsibilities

  • Managing full-cycle accounting for both Government (compliant with FAR) and Managerial accounting/reporting in compliance with GAAP
  • Prepare financial statements, cash flow projections and operating budgets (monthly, quarterly and annually)
  • Monitor and update internal controls to ensure financial transaction compliance meets independent and governmental audit requirements
  • Manage month-end and year-end close, preparing accruals and schedules, and submit monthly and ad hoc financial reporting packages.
  • Audit the process and data flow between accounting systems and sub-systems
  • Monitor business performance, banking activity and cash flow
  • Manage Inventory accounting and work closely with manufacturing to ensure Inventory processes are in place
  • Direct purchasing related to production inventory, facilities, legal, and insurance
  • Reconcile General Ledger accounts monthly, ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting records and financial systems.
  • Responsible for timely reporting to external stakeholders.
  • Manage tax reporting (federal, state, sales)
  • Assist CEO as required (Finance, Facilities, Contracts, Human Resources, and Insurance etc.)
  • Mandatory attendance at all-hands SOC safety, security and HR meetings
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