Assistant Controller PacSci EMC Chandler, AZ, US

## Assistant ControllerChandler, AZ, United StatesFind out how well you match with this jobJob ID9643**Assistant Controller – Job Description****Position Summary** The Assistant Controller serves as a key financial leader responsible for overseeing core accounting operations, ensuring a strong internal control environment, and supporting accurate, timely financial reporting. This role partners closely with Purchasing, Contracts, Operations, Program Management, Corporate Accounting, and executive leadership to strengthen compliance, improve business processes, and support organizational growth through operational excellence, financial leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.***Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** **Accounting Leadership**• Lead daily accounting operations across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and related accounting functions. • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. • Drive operational accounting improvements and resolve root-cause issues impacting accounting performance. • Support preparation of financial statements, management reporting, and corporate reporting requirements.**Cross-Functional Business Partnership**• Partner closely with Purchasing, Contracts, Operations, Program Management, IT, Corporate Accounting, and Finance leadership to support business objectives and resolve operational challenges. • Collaborate with Purchasing teams to investigate and resolve Accounts Payable issues, supplier-related concerns, and process inefficiencies. • Partner with Contracts and Program teams to support Accounts Receivable activities, customer billing matters, collections, and contract-related financial issues. • Work closely with Operations leadership to support capacity expansion initiatives, manufacturing readiness activities, inventory accuracy, business growth objectives, process improvements, and other strategic initiatives. • Lead accounting process transformation initiatives designed to improve scalability, efficiency, compliance, and operational effectiveness. • Identify root causes of business process issues and lead cross-functional teams in developing sustainable solutions. • Support ERP modernization efforts, including Oracle Fusion implementation and optimization activities.**Controls, Compliance & Audit**• Maintain and strengthen a robust SOX-compliant internal control environment. • Lead preparation for and support successful completion of internal and external audits. • Develop, implement, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and governance practices. • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.**Leadership & Team Development**• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop accounting staff. • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. • Build strong relationships throughout the organization and serve as a trusted business partner.**Required Qualifications**• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. • 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience. • Demonstrated experience leading accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and close processes. • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, audit environments, and internal controls. • ERP systems experience. • Proven ability to lead teams, drive change, manage competing priorities, and improve business processes.**Preferred Qualifications**• CPA strongly preferred. • MBA preferred. • Oracle Fusion experience preferred. • Experience within manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other operationally complex environments preferred. • Experience supporting ERP implementations, business transformation initiatives, or process improvement programs.**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**• Strong operational accounting expertise. • Excellent leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills. • Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, investigate root causes, influence stakeholders, and drive sustainable solutions with minimal supervision. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across Purchasing, Contracts, Operations, Program Management, Corporate Accounting, and Executive Leadership teams. • Ability to operate effectively within a dynamic and evolving business environment.**Work Location** This position is based in Chandler, Arizona and is expected to work onsite as part of the finance leadership team.**Export Control / ITAR Requirement** This role is subject to ITAR regulations.#LI-FP1**Ralliant Corporation Overview**Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.**About PacSci EMC**Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.**Pay Range** The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 114600.00-212800.00**Is this role subject to ITAR?** The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations. #J-18808-Ljbffr