Financial Controller

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., is a leading defense technology company focused on uncrewed systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting-edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost-effective solutions to market.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

The Financial Controller serves as the senior financial authority and control owner for Technical Directions Inc., responsible for full-spectrum financial governance across Programs, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.

This role owns financial integrity, compliance, reporting accuracy, internal controls, margin protection, cash discipline, and enterprise financial risk management. The Financial Controller ensures that all financial activity within TDI is accurate, compliant, controlled, and strategically aligned to revenue, EBIT, and long-term growth objectives.

Reporting directly to the GM / SVP, the Financial Controller provides independent financial leadership and enterprise-level governance, while maintaining a strong dotted-line integration with the Lead PMO to ensure disciplined program cost control and execution visibility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Enterprise Financial Governance & ControlServe as the financial authority for TDIOwn internal controls, financial governance, and policy enforcementEstablish financial standards across all functional areasProtect margin, cash flow, and capital efficiencyIdentify enterprise-level financial risk and mitigation strategiesFinancial Reporting & Close ManagementOwn monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reportingOversee revenue recognition and cost allocation accuracyValidate labor rates, overhead rates, burden application, and cost poolsEnsure financial statements are audit-ready and GAAP compliantLead financial close cadence and reporting disciplineProgram & Operational Financial ControlGovern Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) and margin trackingApprove program cost baselines and financial assumptionsValidate financial impact of ECR/ECO and scope changesPartner with Operations on throughput, scrap, OEE, labor efficiencyValidate cost rollups, BOM cost accuracy, and routing cost integrityBudgeting, Forecasting & Capital GovernanceOwn Annual Operating Plan (AOP) financial structureLead rolling forecast discipline and variance governanceApprove capital expenditure requests and ROI analysisMonitor working capital, cash flow, and inventory exposureERP & Financial Systems OwnershipOwn financial integrity within Costpoint (ERP)Ensure system controls prevent unauthorized or misaligned financial entriesValidate integration across ERP, PLM, MES, QMS, and dashboardsMaintain segregation of duties and compliance disciplineAudit, Compliance & Regulatory ControlsLead internal and external financial auditsEnsure compliance with GAAP, corporate finance policy, ITAR, DFARS, and contract clausesOversee financial data governance and access controlsServe as audit liaison for corporate and government stakeholdersExecutive Advisory & Strategic FinanceProvide financial insight to

GM / SVP

on strategic decisionsSupport pricing, make-buy analysis, supplier financial risk reviewProvide margin improvement recommendationsSupport enterprise growth and investment decisions

SUPERVISORY

RESPONSIBILITYMay supervise financial support staff (future state)Owns financial authority across TDIExercises approval authority over financial controls, structures, and reporting

Keyword:

financial governance, internal controls, GAAP compliance, cost accounting, manufacturing finance, ERP Costpoint, budgeting, forecasting, audit, risk management, margin analysis, program cost control

Required Experience:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

& ABILITIESRequiredStrong expertise in cost accounting, financial control, and governanceDeep understanding of manufacturing and engineering cost structuresERP expertise (Costpoint strongly preferred)GAAP and internal controls knowledgeAbility to operate independently as enterprise financial authorityStrong executive communication capabilityPreferredAerospace / defense experienceGovernment contract accounting experienceEVMS familiarityCPA or CMA preferred

EDUCATION

& EXPERIENCERequiredBacheloris degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline8+ years of progressive financial responsibilityDemonstrated experience leading financial control in a manufacturing environmentPreferredExperience in high-mix, low-volume production environmentsExperience supporting DCMA audits and government programs

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Office-based with extensive cross-functional engagement across operationsFrequent interaction with Program, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teamsAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-accountability environmentAbility to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periodsOccasional presence on production floor to validate financial alignment with operations

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Minimal to moderate (0i20%) depending on program reviews, audits, or corporate engagement

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED

TO... For full info follow application link. Kratos is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.