Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Controller

Location: Austin / Dripping Springs, TX
Compensation: $130,000-$150,000+ annually, depending on experience
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

About the Opportunity

Our client is a growing, dynamic, high-tech engineering and manufacturing company serving industries including aerospace & defense, electronics, communications, and advanced testing systems. The organization operates with a lean, collaborative culture and is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement efforts.

This position reports directly to the CFO and supervises a small accounting team.

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for the integrity of the company's financial records, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close processes, and development of internal controls. This individual will work closely with program/project managers to ensure accurate project accounting, cost tracking, budget management, and milestone billing.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, project accounting, treasury management, and leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, payroll, and general ledger activities.
• Partner with program and project managers to provide project accounting support, including cost tracking, budget monitoring, revenue recognition, and milestone billing.
• Collaborate with the Staff Accountant to manage transactional accounting activities and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, fixed assets, and general ledger schedules.
• Prepare journal entries and ensure accurate financial recordkeeping.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, budget reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Oversee banking relationships, treasury management, cash flow forecasting, and fund allocation.
• Ensure compliance with sales tax, tax filings, and other regulatory requirements.
• Direct and support external financial audits, including DCAA audits when applicable.
• Develop, improve, and document accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support compliance with lease accounting standards, FAR/CAS requirements, and cost accounting practices.
• Assist leadership with financial planning, reporting, and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environments with strong cost accounting knowledge.
• Experience supporting project managers with job cost tracking, budget management, and project accounting.
• Experience preparing financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Experience managing banking relationships, treasury functions, and cash flow forecasting.
• Experience supporting external audits.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident due to ITAR requirements.

Preferred

• Aerospace & Defense, electronics manufacturing, or government contracting experience.
• Knowledge of DCAA audits, FAR, and CAS requirements.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Experience with Epicor, Odoo, or similar ERP systems.
• CPA designation.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a Staff Accountant and Accounting Intern.
• Help establish and improve accounting and financial processes.
• Support the continued growth and scalability of the finance department.
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to operations, project management, and executive leadership.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Strong partnership with program and project managers.
• Effective cash flow management and forecasting.
• Improved accounting processes and internal controls.
• Successful audit and compliance support.
• Scalable financial systems that support company growth.

Apply today if you have a strong background in manufacturing accounting, project accounting, and financial leadership and are looking to make a significant impact within a growing organization.