Assistant Controller

Trellis Ware launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications. We are now a worldwide leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions.

At Trellis Ware, we connect passion with purpose and together we make an impact- on our careers, our company, and the world. And you can too. If you love to innovate and collaborate amid chaos and change, you belong re the opportunity to serve is not a challenge but a gift. Where you’re never going alone.
Because there’s too much at stake to go solo.

Our Finance and Accounting Team is seeking a hybrid Assistant Controller. The Assistant Controller supports the Controller and senior finance leadership in managing all aspects of the company’s accounting operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and adherence to US and foreign regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, hands‑on experience managing day‑to‑day transactional accounting activities, experience in an environment with foreign operations and subsidiaries, a working knowledge of accounting concepts applicable to U.S. federal contractors, the ability to lead and mentor a growing accounting team, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to partner effectively with leadership and external advisors.

You must be diligent and proactive, show excellent business judgment and strategic thinking, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial, fast‑paced team environment. The successful candidate will be able to work with all levels of the Company. Enhancing cohesiveness and maintaining team morale is a responsibility of all our team members, as is the ambition for self‑improvement and talent development.

Through this dedication to unity and professional advancement, each team member is directly impacting the successful outcome of Trellis Ware’s deliverables and setting the tone for our core values of delivering excellence, pushing boundaries, and empowering people.

The essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Accounting Operations & Reporting
• Oversee daily accounting functions including accounts payable, employee travel/expense reimbursements, payroll, billing and accounts receivable.
• Oversee general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, fixed assets and project accounting.
• Oversee monthly accounting close/consolidation process and ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and internal policies.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Support financial information needs for management and external stakeholders.
• Internal Controls
• Maintain robust internal controls and documentation to support financial integrity and audit readiness.
• Oversee financial audits and reviews.
• Process Improvement & Systems
• Enhance accounting and compliance processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee accounting systems (e.g. ERP, Concur Travel & Expense, payroll and timekeeping systems) and support implementations and updates to systems.
• Supervise, train, and develop accounting team members.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business needs and initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Develops relationships with team members built on trust and respect.

Education and work experience requirements are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a mid‑size (~$200M+) or greater environment, with at least 3 years under a multinational federal contractor preferred.
• Experience with government / DOD programs and contracting desired. Experience with both product and service businesses desired.
• Public accounting experience and CPA/CPA candidate is preferred.

To be considered for this position, you would need to meet, at a minimum, the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed here:

• Experience managing accounting responsibilities identified above across multiple international countries and currencies.
• Strong knowledge of U.S.…