Assistant Controller - FEC

5298 River Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45233, USA

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling?For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard.

When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here:

Federal Equipment Company has been a leading supplier for marine deck machinery and specialized weapons and material handling systems. Through the years the company has emerged into an internationally recognized organization with extensive expertise in marine design/engineering and manufacturing of critical shipboard systems. The company, now part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, is rapidly growing.

The Assistant Controller is an individual who has strong accounting skills, a problem-solver and business analysis skills. This person will be expected to provide significant contributions to the monthly closing, audit, and forecasting processes for the financial needs of the organization. In addition, the position will be expected to support the accounting team through special projects, various costing efforts, and general ledger management.

This position will also manage 1-2 people who perform the actions for accounts receivable and accounts payable. The role is highly visible with opportunity for growth within the organization.

• Performs and manages the month end closing process including preparation of the journal entries, income statement and balance sheet reconciliations
• Supports the monthly forecast process and annual budget cycle
• Manages 1-2 people for Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payables including supporting collections efforts and resolving disputed invoices
• Provides or supports preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to management and corporate.
• Establishes / supports policies and procedures to ensure appropriate controls are in place to meet both internal and regulatory requirements.
• Inventory management including cycle counting and annual count process
• Prepares Audit documents for annual audit process and bank audits as needed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Master’s Degree, CPA or CMA preferred
• At least four years of experience in an accounting related role
• Project accounting (or job cost accounting) experience is preferred
• A demonstrated ability to analyze financial trends and communicate results to management
• Government contract cost accounting experience is a benefit
• Expertise in Excel and strong technical skills
• Visual / Job Scope experience (or similar ERP computer software package) is preferred
• Hyperion/HFM experience (or similar financial consolidation/reporting software) is preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements including GAAP and FASB

Note:
This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

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