Controller

APPLIED COMPOSITES INC•San Diego, CA

17h

About The Position

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Controller who will lead the Financial Accounting and Control Function and manages the business financial reporting, budgets, and internal control processes. Partners with other senior management in defining the global Finance and Accounting strategic plan, Ensures financial business processes comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). About Applied Composites: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering, and tooling to the aerospace, defense, and space systems markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Requirements

Post-Secondary Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectation
15 years or more of relevant experience
Demonstrated success in defining and executing a Finance and Accounting strategic plan to ensure the maximization of the company's financial performance
Advanced knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, and analysis; acquired through work experience in increasingly complex roles
Significant experience and knowledge in project accounting, particularly in the percentage-of completion method (PCM) as revenue recognition and cost allocation method
Manufacturing experience is required
Capable of driving change transformation and strategy execution to achieve specific business results
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to negotiate and influence while exercising sensitivity to the audience

Nice To Haves

aerospace experience is preferred
Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience are a plus
CPA preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Partners with other senior management in defining the global Finance and Accounting strategic plan while ensuring the maximization of the company's financial performance
Oversees the execution of the strategic plan and manages the financial reporting, budgets, and internal processes
Leads the accounting department and advises management in interpreting and utilizing managerial accounting information
Manages all accounting operations while monitoring costs and capital expenditures
Directs the preparation of the budget, financial forecasts, and report variances
Develops business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Ensures timely and complete financial statements and oversees the preparation of the corporate annual report
Accurately reports the financial results to Applied Composites' operations by Generally Accepted Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Prepares reports which summarize and forecast business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations
Provides financial analyses, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
Gathers and analyzes data to inform commercial pricing decisions; validates accuracy and integrity to ensure competitive proposals and pricing decisions
Leads and directs work for a team of employees as defined by business needs
Manages staff selection, performance, development, and training process to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations
Other responsibilities as assigned