Controller

EXO Talent Partners is running a confidential, retained search for a Controller to lead the accounting and financial-compliance function of an established, publicly traded aerospace and defense manufacturer on Florida's Space Coast. This is a high-visibility leadership seat with real ownership and a genuine upward path in the finance organization, partnering closely with operations and program leadership across the business.

If you have owned a full-scope controllership inside a public, government-contracting environment and you are ready for a bigger seat, this is worth a conversation.

What you will own

• Full-cycle accounting: AP, AR, general ledger, monthly and annual close, and financial reporting integrity.
• The SOX control environment supporting public-company reporting, working hand in hand with external auditors.
• Cost accounting and government-contract compliance: Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), the DCMA interface, forward pricing and rate proposals, and incurred-cost work.
• A substantial accounting organization spanning multiple functions and managers.
• The budgeting and forward-pricing group, plus cross-functional partnership with operations.

What we are looking for

• 7 to 10-plus years of progressive accounting and finance leadership, including time as a Controller who owned the full scope, not stepping into it for the first time.
• SOX experience from a public-company control environment (required).
• Government-contracting and defense finance depth: CAS, DCMA, forward pricing, and DFARS (strongly preferred).
• A track record leading a sizable accounting team.
• CPA preferred, not required. Deltek Costpoint experience a plus.
• US citizenship required (US defense programs).
• Melbourne-area or open to relocation (relocation assistance available).

Compensation and logistics

• Competitive base plus target bonus and relocation assistance, commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid schedule on Florida's Space Coast (no state income tax) with full benefits.

How to apply

This is a confidential search managed by EXO Talent Partners. Apply here or send a current resume to View email address on click.appcast.io. All inquiries are held in strict confidence, and the client is disclosed only in a direct conversation.