Senior Controller / VP of Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

#10953 Job Description
Senior Controller & Vice President of Accounting 

Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Senior Controller & Vice President of Accounting to serve as a key member of the executive leadership team. This individual will oversee accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls across a multi-site aerospace and defense organization.
The ideal candidate will be a highly technical, hands-on accounting leader with experience in complex manufacturing environments, government contracting, and scalable financial operations.
This role will play a critical part in supporting continued growth, driving ERP transformation, strengthening financial infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead and manage accounting operations, including general ledger, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting across multiple sites.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and transparency.
• Manage financial consolidations across multiple locations and legal entities.
• Improve financial close timelines and reporting efficiency.
• Standardize accounting policies and procedures across sites while accommodating operational differences.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements, including FAR and CAS.
• Lead internal and external audit processes, including DCAA audits where applicable.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls in accordance with SOX, where applicable, and industry best practices.

Manufacturing & Government Contract Accounting

• Oversee advanced cost accounting systems, including standard costing, variance analysis, and project-based accounting.
• Ensure accurate cost allocations and compliance with government contracting requirements.
• Partner with program management and operations to monitor contract performance, margins, and risk.

ERP & Process Transformation

• Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of ERP systems supporting a multi-entity, multi-site environment.
• Drive system integration and data standardization across business units.
• Ensure systems support real-time reporting, scalability, and operational visibility.
• Develop and implement scalable financial processes to support continued growth and increasing operational complexity.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, providing financial insights to support growth initiatives, acquisitions, and operational efficiency.
• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing and scalable finance and accounting team.
• Design organizational structures and workflows capable of supporting growth from a mid-sized organization to a larger enterprise.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership experience in both:
  • Large, complex organizations with $300M+ in revenue.
  • Small to mid-sized organizations with hands-on operational exposure.
• Demonstrated experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment, preferably within aerospace and defense.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and advanced accounting principles.
• Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Proven experience leading ERP implementations or major system upgrades.
• Extensive experience with financial consolidations across multiple entities.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Familiarity with DCAA audits and government contract compliance.
• Experience within private equity-backed or high-growth environments.

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\nCompany Description

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.

Company Description

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.