Finance Controller

ADDiTEC•San Diego, CA

23h

About The Position

The Finance Controller will be responsible for managing the complete finance and accounting function at ADDiTEC. This is a hands-on position requiring an individual who can manage day-to-day accounting while also supporting financial planning, manufacturing operations, government programs, and company growth. The Finance Controller will oversee accounting, AP/AR, payroll, cash management, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, manufacturing cost accounting, tax coordination, government contract accounting, audits, and internal controls. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating independently in a fast-growing company and can both execute the day-to-day work and build scalable financial processes for the future.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
Strong hands-on accounting and financial reporting experience.
Manufacturing cost accounting experience strongly preferred.
Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, engineering, technology, or R&D environments preferred.
Government contract or grant accounting experience highly desirable.
Experience supporting financial and government audits.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with QuickBooks and/or ERP accounting systems.
Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, DCAA requirements, indirect rates, and government cost accounting is highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage all day-to-day accounting activities, including: General ledger, Accounts payable and accounts receivable, Payroll accounting, Bank and credit card reconciliations, Journal entries, Fixed assets, Cash management, Month-end and year-end close
Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisors, auditors, banks, and other financial partners.
Maintain weekly and long-term cash flow forecasts.
Monitor company liquidity, receivables, payables, and upcoming financial obligations.
Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting.
Prepare budget-versus-actual and variance analysis.
Develop financial models supporting company growth, hiring, manufacturing, R&D, and capital requirements.
Provide management with clear financial KPIs and recommendations.
Manage manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, WIP, and COGS.
Monitor material, labor, and overhead costs.
Maintain accurate product costing.
Analyze product and project profitability.
Partner with Production, Engineering, and Procurement to improve cost visibility and margins.
Support product pricing and margin analysis.
Manage financial administration of government contracts, grants, and federally funded R&D programs.
Maintain compliant labor charging, timekeeping, and cost allocations.
Monitor allowable and unallowable costs.
Manage indirect cost allocations and support indirect rate development.
Prepare government invoices, reimbursement requests, budgets, and financial reports.
Maintain audit-ready documentation.
Support government audits and financial reviews.
Support government proposal pricing and financial submissions.
Oversee payroll processing and payroll accounting.
Coordinate federal, state, and local tax compliance.
Manage sales tax and payroll tax requirements.
Work with external tax professionals on corporate tax filings.
Ensure appropriate financial documentation and record retention.
Establish and maintain appropriate financial policies and internal controls.
Develop approval processes and financial procedures.
Safeguard company assets and improve financial accountability.
Prepare for and support annual financial statement audits.
Ensure financial records and supporting documentation remain audit-ready.
Continuously strengthen financial controls as ADDiTEC grows.
Provide financial analysis to executive leadership.
Support strategic planning, pricing, major purchases, contracts, and investment decisions.
Prepare financial information for shareholders, investors, lenders, and other stakeholders.
Support financial due diligence related to investments, financing, partnerships, or other corporate transactions.
Help establish the financial reporting, controls, documentation, and processes required as ADDiTEC grows toward a larger corporate structure and potential future public-company readiness.
Manage and improve accounting and financial systems.
Support future ERP implementation and integration.
Improve integration between accounting, purchasing, inventory, payroll, and manufacturing systems.
Automate reporting and reduce manual financial processes wherever practical.