Controller

A rapidly growing aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Controller / VP of Accounting to lead its accounting and financial reporting function through its next stage of growth. Reporting into executive leadership, this is a great role for an accomplished Controller who has operated within sophisticated aerospace, defense, government contracting, or manufacturing environments. Key Responsibilities Lead accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, revenue recognition, cost accounting, and consolidations. Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting. Partner with executive leadership on growth initiatives, acquisitions, operational performance, and financial strategy. Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable government contracting requirements. Lead internal and external audit activities. Strengthen the organization's internal control environment and support increased public-company readiness. Oversee cost accounting, project accounting. Oversee financial consolidation across multiple entities. Improve close timelines, reporting capabilities, and financial data consistency. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA license 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience with leadership responsibility. Experience leading accounting within a large, complex organization. Prior hands-on experience within a smaller or high-growth environment strongly preferred. Aerospace & defense, government contracting, or complex manufacturing experience strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting. Significant cost accounting experience within a manufacturing or project-based environment. Experience with multi-entity and multi-site financial consolidations. Exposure to SOX/internal controls and public-company reporting environments highly valued. #J-18808-Ljbffr