Corporate Controller

Job Description

Job Description

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!

We are R esponsive We have I ntegrity We are D ynamic We exhibit E xcellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Direct and oversee the Company’s corporate accounting and financial reporting functions
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Oversee preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and related financial reporting packages in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Ensures that accounting policies, processes, and internal controls comply with U.S. GAAP, applicable federal contracting requirements, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), FAR/DFARS, and other regulatory requirements applicable to the Company's defense contracting operations
• Establish and maintain appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and practices
• Review significant accounting transactions and ensure appropriate accounting treatment and documentation
• Monitor balance sheet accounts, account reconciliations, accruals, reserves, and other areas requiring management judgment
• Ensure appropriate accounting for revenue, contracts, inventory, fixed assets, leases, debt, taxes, pensions, and other significant financial statement accounts
• Identify and resolve complex accounting issues and coordinate with external accounting advisors when necessary
• Serves as a key financial partner to executive leadership, Finance, Operations, Contracts, Supply Chain, Program Management, and other functions, providing financial insight and ensuring that financial information supports sound business decisions
• Serves as a primary liaison with external auditors, government auditors and oversight agencies, and other external stakeholders

Government Contracting & Compliance

• Ensure accounting practices comply with applicable FAR, DFARS, CAS, and other U.S. Government contracting requirements
• Oversee the Company's cost accounting structure, including direct and indirect cost classification, allocation methodologies, and indirect cost pools
• Ensure proper accumulation and allocation of direct and indirect costs to government contracts
• Ensure compliance with applicable cost principles and requirements governing allowability, allocability, and reasonableness of costs

Cost Accounting & Program Finance

• Oversee cost accounting activities supporting the Company's manufacturing and government contract operations
• Ensure accurate accounting for labor, material, overhead, manufacturing costs, work-in-process, and finished goods
• Monitor inventory valuation and ensure compliance with applicable accounting requirements
• Establish and maintain appropriate controls over standard costs, actual costs, variances, and inventory adjustments
• Partner with Program Management and Operations to understand cost performance and investigate significant variances
• Support accounting for long-term and performance-based contracts, including appropriate revenue recognition and estimates of contract profitability
• Review contract estimates, cost-to-complete information, loss provisions, and other significant contract accounting estimates
• Ensure appropriate accounting for engineering, manufacturing, and other production-related costs

Other

• Maintain and strengthen the Company's system of internal accounting controls
• Ensure appropriate controls over journal entries, account reconciliations, revenue, inventory, fixed assets, and other significant processes
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for the Company’s external auditors
• Coordinate the annual financial statement audit, including preparation of schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to audit requests
• Lead continuous improvement of the Company's accounting and financial reporting processes
• Establish and monitor close calendars, deadlines, and accountability for the accounting organization
• Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of ERP and financial systems, including appropriate financial controls and reporting capabilities

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting
• C.P.A. preferred
• Defense industry experience required
• 15+ years’ experience in the accounting and finance sector
• 10+ years’ experience managing accountants and the accounting and finance process preferred
• Strong experience in both the private and public accounting sectors is preferred but not required
• Credibility, ethical, full disclosure, and clean financial history
• Confidential, understands the ethical standards of a CPA
• Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product
• Accountable for specific performance
• Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner
• Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order over same
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting technical skills
• Exceptional work ethic

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Up to 25% travel may be required