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Assistant Controller
Karman Space & Defense
Mukilteo, USA
Full-time
Senior · 5+ years experience
Onsite
USD 110000-130000 yearly / year
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Assistant Controller
Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.
This role oversees core accounting operations and ensures compliance with company policies and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). You will lead day‑to‑day accounting activities, cost accounting, tax filings, reporting, and analysis that support business performance. Working closely with executives and functional leaders, you will strengthen financial accuracy, improve processes, and provide insights that support informed decision-making across the company.
Responsibilities
- Oversees daily accounting operations and ensures adherence to company policies and U.S. GAAP.
- Leads the month-end close process and supports accurate revenue recognition.
- Improves accounting efficiency through streamlined processes, enhanced controls, and practical system usage.
- Supports financial and tax strategy execution and files monthly use tax returns.
- Manages cost accounting functions including program cost tracking, budget analysis, profitability reporting, and high‑value purchase order approval.
- Prepares and supports analysis of budgets, financial reports, and trends to assist executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
- Oversees material and vendor selection and supports capital equipment purchasing.
- Supports negotiation and administration of customer contracts from proposal development through Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) submissions.
- Provides coaching and mentoring to team members to support skill development and career growth.
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