Assistant Controller - Aerospace Manufacturing

Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager

SEKISUI Aerospace is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager to join our finance team. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a strong foundation in core accounting and process improvement.

About Us

For over 30 years SEKISUI Aerospace has been designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. With complete customer satisfaction as our focus and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees, SEKISUI Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unequaled level of performance.

Our consistent delivery of high-quality products demonstrates our intent, integrity, and dedication to our customers and to our reputation as a manufacturer. We will continue to insert intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, which will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.

Benefits

• Medical (free employee-only coverage and low-cost options available)
• Dental, Vision, Prescription
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-sponsored 401(k) with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• 8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!
• Generous PTO

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the accounting function, ensuring accurate financial records, effective execution of the monthly close process, and efficient operation of core accounting activities.

Working closely with the Controller, this role helps maintain a strong control environment, drives process improvements, develops accounting talent, and supports the scalability of the finance organization. The Assistant Controller serves as the operational leader of accounting and acts as the primary backup to the Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Operations
• Lead daily accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and expense reporting.
• Manage the monthly closing process and ensure timely completion of reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and support financial statement preparation.
• Financial Controls & Compliance
• Execute and monitor internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Support audit activities, compliance requirements, and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with accounting policy implementation and process documentation.
• Ensure adherence to established accounting standards and company policies.
• Process Improvement & Systems
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Support ERP enhancements, workflow improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement across accounting processes.
• Controller Backup Responsibilities
• Serve as acting Controller when required.
• Support treasury activities, financial reporting, audit coordination, and executive information requests.
• Participate in finance leadership discussions and special projects.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Provide day-to-day leadership and coaching to accounting staff.
• Develop team capability through training and cross-functional exposure.
• Support performance management and career development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred.
• 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Epicor.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, internal controls, and month-end close processes.

Skills

• Strong technical accounting expertise.
• Internal controls and compliance experience.
• Leadership and organizational development.
• Financial systems and process improvement.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

Working Conditions

While performing typical duties of this job, production employees will experience the conditions noted below. PPE is provided to protect employees against physical harm or hazards in the workplace environment. Usually work indoors. These sites may not be temperature-controlled. Exposure to loud sounds and distracting noise levels. Exposure to hazardous equipment. Exposure to contaminants. Shared workspaces with other employees. Requires handing objects of up to 15 lbs.

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Required PPE provided by SEKISUI Aerospace based on the employee's position and exposure. Below are typical PPE used on the production floor. Appropriate PPE must be worn by all employees when on the production floor.

Ear Plugs - EarmuffsGloves (Latex, Rubber, Chemical Resistant, General Duty)Protective ApronSafety Glasses - Safety Goggles - Protective ApronRespiratorSafety GlassesSafety Goggles

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.

Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

People with Disabilities

SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.

Please call if you need accommodation.

Renton Operations, Corporate Headquarters: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Sumner Operations: View phone number on click.appcast.io

E-Verify Statement

SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. E-Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process must be completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, within three days of starting employment. For information regarding E-Verify, visit the E-Verify site.

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet (ITAR) export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Pay

SEKISUI Aerospace is required by Washington law to include the pay for this role when hiring a Washington resident. Pay may be higher or lower for non-resident WA employees, based on the market data for their region, allowing us to pay employees competitively in different geographic markets.

Please note that the pay rate shown above is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Our Values

The employees of SEKISUI Aerospace enjoy what we do and are dedicated to our seven corporate values. We promise to hold ourselves to these high standards and seek co-workers who are willing to join us in this task.