BU Financial Controller

BU Financial Controller Kratos Space Training & Cyber United States, Florida, Orlando 8601 Transport Dr (Show on map) Apr 23, 2026 Readiness Delivered. Kratos engineers and deploys technology and systems that move national security forward, with the cost, speed, and reliability that make readiness certain. We are a trusted partneridriven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos has an exciting opportunity in Orlando, FL for a Business Unit Financial Controller with the following responsibilities: Provide proactive analysis of Business Unit operations in the areas of Annual Budgets, P&L, Project spend plans, Indirect rate performance and Cash flow forecasting. Responsible for leading and developing the Annual Forecasting Plans including quarterly updates and all associated reporting schedules. Evaluate annual indirect rates for bids and costing, monitor and analyze the indirect costs, direct base, and rates and when necessary, estimate EAC cost impact by project to the Business P&L. Responsible for leading and developing the mid-quarter monthly updates to the Annual Plan, including comparison and variance analysis, and report presentation. Responsible for leading, integrating, analyzing, and monitoring Annual Indirect Budget. Work with Functional leadership to understand and plan spend requirements in support of overall business unit goals. Provide monthly variance reports to Functional managers and BU-SVP. Lead and prepare financial performance sections of monthly and quarterly reviews for Senior Management. Develop responses for adhoc requests for financial data/analyses as required by BU/Division/Corporate level. Lead the accounting staff in the areas of Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, GL reconciliations and Journal Entries in support of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing cycle. Knowledge of the Revenue Recognition method for all contract awards in accordance with GAAP and in accordance with Corporate policy. Knowledge of the Project accounting set up for all contracts in accordance with CAS and Corporate policy. Provide accounting oversite using third party in country accounting services and team staff for satellite operations in international regions Responsible for the monthly analysis and presentation of Project EACs in accordance with GAAP revenue recognition standards for senior management approval. Support proposal preparation ensuring indirect rates are current and accurate, billing and cashflow projections are acceptable and financial risks/opportunities have been vetted. All in support of negotiations and contract award. Assist in internal and external audit requests related to the Business Unit Perform job duties in support of Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.

Keyword:

finance, cost control, annal budget, P&L, GAAP, Project Accounting, Forecasting, DCAA, DCMA, FFP, CPFF, DoD, DoW, DELTEK, Costpoint, Sarbanes-Oxley, ASC 606, Revenue Recognition, EAC, CAS

Required Experience:

Must be able to understand reporting and analysis, job costing and Government accounting for all DoW/DoD and Federal type contracts (FFP, CPFF, Award Fee Type, etc.) Demonstrates strong proficiency in Excel modeling to support financial reporting, forecasting, and data analysis across the organization Proficient in other General Accounting and Finance disciplines to lead and support entire finance/accounting team Experience managing a department to include staff management, personnel work load forecasting and budget a must Experience with manufacturing/production cost accounting a plus Significant experience in revenue recognition methods foal l contract types (Fixed-Price, CPFF, Award Fee Type, etc.) Strong experience in forecasting project revenue under percent complete revenue recognition environment To work at this facility, you must be a US person Preferred Skills and Experience DELTEK Costpoint working experience/knowledge Business Operational experience a plus Experience preparing and presenting Executive level financial presentations a plus #LI-Onsite Competitive salary based on experience and education Kratos delivers immersive, high-fidelity training environments that enhance readiness across air, ground, maritime, and space domains. Using advanced simulation systems that integrate Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), Kratos helps warfighters build tactical skills, improve decision-making, and accelerate operational performance before they enter live operations. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And we always deliver. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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