Senior Controller

Senior Controller

Company: Custom Control Sensors, LLC

Location: North Phoenix, AZ (In-office position only)

Employee Type: Full Time – Exempt

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Job Type: Accounting

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or Finance; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.

Experience: 10 years progressive accounting experience, with 5 years as a Controller in manufacturing.

Company Overview: Custom Control Sensors, LLC (CCS) is a global leader in the design, development, manufacturing and supply of pressure, temperature and liquid flow switches and sensors for the Aerospace, Defense and Industrial markets. Since 1957, CCS has been providing high reliability electro-mechanical devices that utilize the "DUAL-SNAP" action disc spring principle pioneered by Custom Control Sensors. CCS' Airborne Division provides standard and custom switches, sensors and transducers to the aerospace, defense, commercial aviation and government markets. CCS also supplies original PMA parts for various Boeing, Airbus and business aviation aircraft. CCS' Industrial Division provides pressure and temperature switches, sensors and transmitters for process control of global oil & gas, petro-chemical, power generation, steel manufacturing, tire manufacturing, automotive, medical and various other industrial equipment. CCS is an ISO 9001 and AS 9100D certified company, headquartered in Phoenix, with operations in Phoenix and Northern Mexico. Industrial Product certifications include UL, CSA, ATEX, GOST, CCC and IECEx. CCS is a growth-orientated company focused on building an energetic and vibrant work environment. We work to foster the interaction and collaboration between all associates at CCS, the connection with our customers and the opportunity for creativity. CCS is an established company with global resources offering individual opportunities to affect positive change. One person can make a great impact on our company's success.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Match, Employer funded Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability, Paid Sick and Vacation Leave, 9 Paid Holidays

Position Summary: The Senior Controller plays a pivotal leadership role in CCS' accounting and finance department, overseeing all financial reporting, cost control, compliance, strategic financial support and long-term fiscal stability of CCS operations in Phoenix and Mexico. Reporting directly to the Treasurer and collaborating closely with the executive team (including family owners), this position ensures the accuracy, integrity, and strategic use of financial data to support business growth, cost control, and risk management in the high-stakes aerospace sector. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented accounting and finance expert who thrives in a hands-on, family-oriented setting, balancing day-to-day accounting with forward-looking financial planning. This role offers the opportunity to influence key decisions in a stable, growing company while enjoying the autonomy and impact of a senior position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and aerospace-specific standards (e.g., AS9100 quality management). Provide in-depth variance analysis, forecasting, and budgeting support to executive leadership, highlighting key KPI metrics such as cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory turnover, Days Sales Receipts Outstanding (DSO), and project profitability for engineering and manufacturing programs.
• Accounting Oversight: Supervise a team of 3-5 accounting professionals, including AP/AR, payroll, and general ledger functions. Manage all aspects of accounts payable, receivable, fixed assets, and cost accounting, ensuring timely month-end close processes (target: 5 business days).
• Cash Management: Forecast regular 13-week cash flow tied to AR schedule and supplier AP terms. Oversee AR and AP to ensure timely payments. Manage cash flow, wire transfers, liquidity and working capital to support operational needs.
• Cost Accounting & Program Profitability: Maintain ERP standard cost system for active BOMs, including raw material, purchased, machined, subassembly and final assembled parts. Oversee BOM vs. actual labor, material and overhead variances to standard costs; drive root-cause corrective actions with operations to improve margins in manufacturing processes and supply-chain. Provide spot, annual and multi-year pricing to Sales on RFQ's and long-term commercial or government contracts. Maintain historical pricing data and price lists.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure adherence to federal regulations including ITAR, EAR, and DCAA requirements for government contracts. Oversee internal audits, tax filings, and SOX-like controls tailored to family-owned structure. Mitigate financial risks related to supply chain disruptions, raw material pricing volatility, and currency fluctuations in international sourcing.
• Tax, Banking & External Relationships: Coordinate with external CPA firm for timely Federal/State tax returns, Shareholder reporting, R&D tax credits (Form 6765), and Arizona tax apportionment. Prepare work papers in support of tax filings (ref. 2022 work papers). File tax returns in other states where CCS does business. Oversee all banking relationships.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop and maintain annual operating budgets and multi-year financial models, incorporating aerospace-specific factors like program milestones, labor hour projections, and material cost escalations. Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to align financial plans with production schedules and R&D initiatives.
• Internal Controls: Oversee annual physical inventory with <0.5% variance. Review monthly inventory cycle counting KPIs for both Phoenix and Mexico facilities. Manage obsolete and excess inventory annual reviews and actions with leadership. Manage fixed asset reporting. Review shop-floor data collection and time studies to ensure accurate real-time labor and material capture.
• Strategic Financial Leadership: Partner with family owners and senior management on capital expenditure decisions (e.g., new CNC machinery or facility expansions), and cash flow optimization. Provide ad-hoc financial modeling for scenario planning, such as bid pricing for new contracts or impact assessments of regulatory changes.
• Process Improvement: Drive efficiency in financial systems (e.g., ERP software like Syteline, Epicor or SAP) and implement best practices for inventory valuation, BOM and job costing, and overhead allocation in a manufacturing environment. Monitor and lead financial KPI improvement initiatives for labor efficiencies, inventory accuracy, turnover, obsolescence, and other metrics. Lead initiatives to automate reporting and reduce manual processes.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop the accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration. Maintain accounting desk top work instructions. Conduct performance evaluations, training on aerospace finance nuances, and succession planning.
• Stakeholder Communication: Present financial insights to the board of directors (family-led) and external auditors/partners. Act as the primary liaison for banking relationships, insurance providers, and government contract compliance officers.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required; Master's degree (MBA or MAcc) or CPA/CMA certification strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 5 years in aerospace/defense manufacturing. Proven track record in a controller or senior finance role within a mid-sized (100-200 employee) organization. Strong working knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting best practices. Familiarity with government contracting and cost accounting standards (e.g., FAR/DFARS) is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modeling), ERP systems (e.g., Syteline, Epicor, NetSuite, or QuickBooks Enterprise), and financial software tools. Experience with Power BI or Tableau for dash boarding is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to build trust in a family-owned culture. Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders. High integrity, discretion, and adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Other: Must qualify as a "U.S. Person" under 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 (ITAR). Verification required prior to employment.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hand and fingers to flex and extend fingers with opposition of thumb-palmar grasp, talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop