Controller *MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANY* Position Available In Nassau, New York

Controller •

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANY

• 2.7 2.7 out of 5 stars Westbury, NY 11590 We need a Controller who is … a Driving Force an Enthusiastic Problem Solver always looking for new Problems to Solve always looking for a challenge and not shying away from it a talent magnet who is always challenging and developing your people Park Aerospace is a Niche company. For us, being a Niche Company means doing what others are unwilling or unable to do. Niche companies say “Yes” to customers when other companies say “No.” We move fast, are flexible, take on challenges, solve problems, and have short lead times because we say “Yes.” Park’s people are Niche people, and we are looking for someone who will embody and champion this culture in the Controller role. Job Summary Park’s Controller will provide key financial information to managers across the organization, enabling them to make the best decision quickly. Reporting to the CFO, they will oversee all operations in connection with company finances, including accounts receivable and payable, production, inventory, billing, collections, payroll, and auditing. They are responsible for training and supervising all department staff. We are growing and have recently completed construction on a new plant. This growth means developing and initiating new systems, policies, and procedures for transacting financial matters more quickly and efficiently. As a publicly traded company (PKE), it is integral that our financial systems are accurate and in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards (GAAP), governmental regulations (SOX), , and company policies and procedures. We need a Controller who has the experience, knowledge, and leadership to keep us compliant as we grow. Our Challenges We have a lot of legacy internal financial reports. Currently, we make individualized reports for each manager/executive. This is time-consuming and inefficient. We need someone to create and sell a new and improved financial reporting system that is quick and efficient, enabling everyone at Park Aerospace to make the best business decisions. We need a Controller who sees Finance as an integral part of the operation. They need to be present as much as possible at our manufacturing facility in Newton, Kansas, so that they can collaborate much more effectively with the leadership team there. We need a Controller who will review our processes and internal controls, making sure those processes are up-to-date, SOX compliant, focus on relevant risks, work as intended, and are followed. We have areas of our financial operations that need to be automated. We need a Controller who understands the power of automation and has had success automating financial systems. We need a Controller who is a dynamic, hands-on leader. We have a number of new people in key roles who need direction, so they need to be coached, mentored, and trained. We need someone who is a talent magnet. Someone who has successfully built a high-performing accounting team. We need a Controller who is committed to the long-term success of Park Aerospace and its customers. They need to embody and champion our Niche culture. They need to be in it for the long term.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Managerial accounting experience in a manufacturing environment Strong cost accounting skills Must have experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, payroll, income tax, and banking Experience in establishing and maintaining strong internal controls Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong work ethic and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Strong organizational and analytical skills Must possess a high degree of proficiency and accuracy in handling detail information and ensure timely processing of the information High reasoning capability required. Must be able to assess any situation quickly and make sound decisions based on limited information. Must possess the ability to handle stressful situations and work well under pressure The ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Candidate must be computer literate with experience in using accounting software, (Oracle a plus) spreadsheet packages and word processing applications Education/Experience/Skills Required Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance, five to seven years experience in a manufacturing environment. Computer literate with experience in using accounting software (Oracle 11i a plus), spreadsheet packages and word processing applications. Strong cost and budgeting background required. Excellent leadership and communication skills required. Experience working in a Publicly Traded Company (PKE) Experience with SEC Reporting Physical Requirements Individual required to be sighted (can be medically corrected), with clear verbal and written communications skills. Job includes lifting of product/supplies ranging from minimal to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Individual will be required to be mobile, with bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping and crouching. The Controller reports directly to the CFO and has dotted-line responsibility to the President/COO of Park Aerospace Corp.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$140,000.00 – $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Relocation assistance Vision insurance Work from home

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person