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MBDA Missile Systems Inc (USA) · 1 month ago

Controller – Accounting & Financial Planning

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

MBDA Missile Systems Inc is a world-leading missile systems company committed to innovation and excellence in defense solutions. The Director will serve as the Company’s Controller, providing financial leadership, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, and overseeing compliance with regulations. This role involves leading accounting functions, financial planning, and team development while partnering with executive leadership to drive strategic decision-making.

AerospaceIndustrialIndustrial Engineering

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead all general accounting functions, including GL, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and revenue recognition

Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings and financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP

Maintain and improve internal controls, policies, and procedures

Oversee audit schedules and manage relationships with external service providers, including payroll, auditing and tax advisors

Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, CAS, and government contracting regulations

Own the annual Budget, multi-year plans, and rolling forecasts

Develop financial models and analytics supporting pricing, investments, and strategy

Provide monthly reporting and variance analysis

Partner with program management to monitor financial performance

Oversee cost pools, indirect rates, and allocations consistent with regulations

Support proposal pricing and cost estimates

Ensure readiness for DCAA/DCMA audits

Monitor and forecast cash flow and liquidity

Manage banking relationships and compliance needs

Lead and develop Accounting and FP&A teams

Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure success of business priorities and outcomes

Drive continuous improvement and business partnership

Support strategic planning and growth initiatives

Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies

Support internal controls and risk management

Qualification

Government contracting experienceCost accounting knowledgeFinancial planningAnalysisGAAP complianceERP experienceCertified Public AccountantTeam developmentCompliance knowledgeLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, and/or Finance with 10 - 12 years of experience or a Master's degree with 8 - 10 years of experience

Certified Public Accountant

Direct experience at a U.S. Government contractor with significant experience in program finance and accounting, EAC management, and a strong understanding of long-term contact revenue recognition

Experience with internal audit, external audit, and/or other regulatory agencies (DCAA/DCMA)

Strong GAAP and cost accounting knowledge

Advanced knowledge of financial statements (P&L, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash flow)

ERP experience (Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, etc.)

Strong communication and leadership skills

Experience working in a Controller or financial governance capacity

Active Department of Defense (DOD) clearance (Secret) or able to obtain clearance

Experience with DCAA/DCMA audits and proposal pricing

Program accounting exposure