Controller

Oversee accounting for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods with high traceability requirements.

Ensure accurate inventory valuation and compliance with aerospace quality standards.

Optimize inventory levels with operations and purchasing

Manage cycle counts and physical inventory processes.

Act as a key business partner to plant manager and operations team.

Support pricing, quoting, and margin analysis for aerospace contracts.

Assist with capital investment analysis for machinery and tooling.

Establish and maintain strong internal controls over financial and operational processes.

Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards and customer requirements.

Coordinate financial audits and customer/government audits.

Ensure documentation meets strict audit and traceability standards.

Monitor and forecast cash flow

Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable functions

Support banking and lender relationships

Lead budgeting and forecasting for a small plant environment.

Develop cost estimates and forecasts aligned to production schedules.

Provide variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.

Leverage ERP systems to support manufacturing and compliance needs.

Drive improvements in financial processes with limited resources.

Support implementation of automation and digital reporting tools where feasible.

Lead a small accounting team (or act as a hands-on individual contributor in lean environments).

Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, engineering, supply chain, and operations.

Communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders

Provide financial acumen training for leaders, managers, and supervisors to strengthen their business and financial decision-making capabilities.

Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, or similar certification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with aerospace or defense manufacturing preferred.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting.
• Advanced Excel and solid data analysis capabilities.
• Hands-on, self-starter with ability to wear multiple hats.
• Strong attention to detail and compliance discipline.
• Ability to translate financial data into operational actions.
• Effective communication across technical and operational teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset in a regulated environment.