Applied Composites · 20 hours ago
Controller
Applied Composites is a leading provider of complex composite components for aerospace, defense, and space systems markets. The Controller will lead the Financial Accounting and Control Function, managing financial reporting, budgets, and internal control processes while partnering with senior management to define the global Finance and Accounting strategic plan.
AerospaceManufacturingService Industry
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Manufacturing experience is required; aerospace experience is preferred
Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience are a plus
CPA preferred but not required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability coverage
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Employee assistance plan
Retirement savings and matching
Tuition reimbursement
Other developmental opportunities
Company
Applied Composites
Applied Composites is a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering, and tooling to the aerospace, defense, and space systems markets.