Assistant Controller

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly analytical Assistant Controller to help lead our general and cost accounting functions and ensure the integrity of our financial reporting for the growing $450M+ Warfighter Systems division.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for helping lead the day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and supporting a team of accountants.

This role will report directly to the Warfighter Systems Controller in Roanoke, VA.

Key job responsibilities include:


* Lead local Finance Closing (month-end, quarterly, year-end) processes.

Prepare and review journal entries as required.

Support closing documentation and approvals.

Own overall account reconciliation processes.

Utilize BlackLine system for closing and reconciliation tracking.


* Help prepare and review accurate financial statements and reports.

Responsible for timely reporting of financials to Warfighter Systems and Corporate Finance teams.


* Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal financial policies.

Utilize AuditBoard to maintain SOX controls and procedures.

Support external E&Y audit testing and requests.


* Support the General Accounting Manager on key processes, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Reconciliations.


* Support the Cost Accounting Manager on key processes, including Standard Costing, Inventory valuation, and Variance (Materials, Labor, Overhead) cost analysis.


* Mentor and train accounting staff.

Support accounting team goal setting and initiatives.

Provide professional development for team.

Help lead team during ERP transition.



* Partner with IT team to support key Accounting processes in legacy ERP system while new A&D Infor ERP system is being implemented at the Roanoke site.

Support ongoing ERP implementation activities for Finance function.



* Support Cash management and cross-functional initiatives.

Help locally with new Operating Cashflow and Working Capital forecasting and reporting requirements.


* Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities for division as required.

Support FP&A function with variance analysis as needed to drive key business decision making.


* Champion continuous improvement within the Finance/Accounting team.

Identify and implement tools and training as needed.

Take on special Finance projects as assigned.


* Be a business partner to Warfighter Systems Site Leadership Team.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Human Resources, Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing.

Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

CPA/CMA is a plus but not required.


* Minimum of 5+ years of relevant Finance/Accounting work experience.

Preferably direct experience working with General Ledger, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cost Accounting functions.


* Experience working in a project-or...