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We are looking for an experienced finance leader to step into a Long-term Contract Divisional/Plant Controller role supporting a sophisticated aerospace and defense manufacturer in Chatsworth, California. This position will provide critical leadership during a post-acquisition period, bringing discipline to accounting operations, strengthening financial reporting, and guiding technical accounting decisions in a complex manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate is comfortable working hands-on, partnering with leadership and advisors, and improving financial processes in a fast-moving environment.
Job Responsibility
Direct accounting leadership during the post-acquisition phase, ensuring opening balance sheet activities and related journal entries are completed accurately and on time
Interpret new accounting requirements tied to the transaction and guide the team in applying updated treatment for revenue and other key financial areas
Investigate and correct accounting discrepancies arising from legacy and revised policies, including issues affecting revenue recording and account cleanup
Collaborate with executive leadership, external auditors, valuation specialists, and other advisors to support purchase accounting and related financial reviews
Organize general ledger structures and reporting periods to improve visibility for acquisition-related activity and project-level financial tracking
Redesign profit and loss reporting to deliver clearer analysis by customer, product category, and major revenue source
Strengthen plant and inventory accounting by improving insight into material usage, labor, overhead, and manufacturing variance performance
Assess the month-end close process, document accounting workflows, and recommend practical improvements to internal finance operations
Provide hands-on manufacturing finance support involving standard costing, operational analysis, and accounting guidance within a complex production environment
Contribute to additional accounting and finance initiatives as business needs evolve throughout the transition period
Requirements
At least 7 years of experience in a Plant Controller, Divisional Controller, or senior manufacturing finance leadership role
Strong command of manufacturing and cost accounting principles, including standard costing, inventory accounting, overhead absorption, and variance analysis
Demonstrated experience with purchase accounting, opening balance sheet preparation, and financial support following an acquisition
Proven ability to lead month-end close, financial reporting, and controllership activities in a complex manufacturing organization
Solid understanding of revenue recognition and the ability to resolve technical accounting issues with a practical, business-focused approach
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong overall systems proficiency
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and a hands-on workload
Prior experience in aerospace, defense, industrial, or engineered products manufacturing is strongly preferred
What we offer
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance