Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

The Opportunity | Business Unit Controller

Reporting to the VP/GM of the Fleet Solutions business unit, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Controller and Finance/Accounting Team Leader to step into a challenging role; responsible for coordinating, administering and controlling financial operations for a nearly $100M business unit. Sound like you? The ideal candidate works across the Fleet solutions organization as a business partner to review, analyze and interpret financial performance and trends.

Leads a Finance team committed to excellence in Business Planning, Analysis, Compliance and Accounting operations. Exhibits a high level of skill in financial modeling. Oversees the development of financial systems and procedures required to execute financial reporting, accounting requirements, and maintain controls. Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure sound operation of the department. Provides tax, insurance and other reports required by governmental regulations, audit agencies, and corporate governance.

Our Fleet Solutions group supports the US Navy aircraft carrier, submarine, and various support vessels repair work. We provide technical direction primarily associated with shipboard installation and overhauls of Curtiss‑Wright and OEM partnership equipment. This unique opportunity will have full Controller and Finance team responsibility for the entire Fleet Solutions business unit, including facilities in Chula Vista (San Diego), CA, Chesapeake, VA, and Mayport, FL.

Chula Vista, CA or Chesapeake, VA

$140,000 – 180,000 (general guideline; actual offer depends on qualifications, experience, scope, market and business considerations).

Paid Time Off; 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing;
Health and Wellness Benefits;
Learning and Development Opportunities;
Referral Program;
Competitive Pay;
Recognition;
Employee Stock Purchase Plan;
Inclusive & Supportive Culture.

• Direct the functional areas within Financial Reporting / Analysis and Cost Accounting / Compliance while coordinating an effective liaison with various areas of Corporate Shared Services. Revenue recognition, Long‑term Contract Accounting / POC, Compliance and Risk management are focus areas.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory or governmental requirements such as Sarbanes‑Oxley and Corporate Policies and Procedures. Be attuned to early warnings of financial control gaps and be able to proactively implement action plans to swiftly remedy.
• Provide counsel and advice to business unit management in developing objectives, strategies and tactics from a financial and accounting perspective.
• Participate in senior management team meetings to review financial performance against objectives and targets; develop strategies to overcome obstacles to growth and performance.
• Encourage ideas and creative approaches for continuous improvement.
• Stay informed regarding potential liabilities faced by the company on all fronts and work with the senior management team to mitigate these. Recognize early signs of financial problems and be able to provide suggestions on decisive action to address or prevent these problems.
• Establish a clear understanding of other functional areas of the business unit and provide guidance to executives of Business Development, Operations, Quality, HR and Program Management in relation to financial goals and strategies.
• Provide ERP system oversight and support on financial modules to ensure proper accounting across business activities.
• Prepare and present annual and long‑range budgets, monthly forecasts, and cash flow projections to guide the financial management of the business unit.
• Oversee preparation and timely filing of financial reporting for governmental and multiple audit agencies as well as Corporate requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to finance staff and non‑financial people across the business.
• As our Fleet Solutions Controller, you will have broad responsibility for the business unit Finance team located in our Chula Vista, CA and Chesapeake, VA facilities.
• This position has a dual reporting relationship with our…