Assistant Controller

SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller oversees all financial and administrative operations, drives cost accounting initiatives, and supports HR processes. Works with executives and directors to enhance Companys overall financial performance and business opportunities. Reports to the Director of Finance.

ABOUT USKarman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hy personics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industrys most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, VisionCompany Paid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysTuition Reimbursement•

WHAT YOU WILL

DOSupport all accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with U.S. GAAPMonthly cashflow management and banking transaction reconciliationLead cost accounting, including analysis of materials, labor, overhead, and production varianceManage freight costs, including reconciliation, reporting, and analysisEvaluate overhead expenses and produce variance reports to identify discrepancies.

Conduct monthly gross margin analyses and prepare associated reportsExecute monthly closing activities, including journal entries, variance analyses, project cost revenue accounting (POC), and inventory reporting.

Assist in establishing cost standards for new products and processes, driving innovation and efficiency.

Direct budgeting, forecasting, and support strategic business planning to achieve division level Revenue, EBITDA, and margin targetsOptimize and implement

ERP/HRIS

system processesCollaborate with operations leadership to evaluate pricing, quoting, and profitabilityFoster a positive team culture, continuous improvement, and cross-department communication

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING

FORRequired:

Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field

Preferred:

Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field

Preferred:

DCAA government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)EPICOR and/or extensive ERP/MRP knowledge and process control710 years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on manufacturing Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, cost accounting principles, and internal control systems.

Strong analytical skills and expertise in advanced Excel functions.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skillsExperience in process improvement and cross-department collaboration within manufacturing environmentsDemonstrated ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders and increase shareholder value in a fast paced environmentMust be a U.S. Person

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.