Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Controller

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K  is a global leader in delivering technology-driven, mission‑critical, and sustainable solutions that truly matter. For over a century, we have powered bold missions across defense, space, industry, and government through our two core business lines Mission Technology Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions. With nearly 38,000 talented people operating in more than 80 countries, we thrive on a culture built on safety, integrity, and teamwork.

• Own the integrity of Business Unit financial statements, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, delivering accurate, timely, and reliable financial results.
• Oversee general ledger operations, balance sheet governance, reconciliations, and critical journal approvals.
• Partner with FP&A and PP&C to align forecasts, budgets, and accounting positions through variance analysis and performance reviews.
• Drive strong internal controls and SOX compliance, partnering with Segment and Corporate teams.
• Provide technical accounting leadership, including revenue recognition, complex judgments, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements, including FAR, DFARS, and CAS standards.
• Oversee working capital performance, including receivables, payables, reserves, and cash flow optimization.
• Lead statutory and regulatory reporting for applicable legal entities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal, external, and government audits.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in leadership or management roles.
• CPA or CFA preferred.

• Experience operating in government contracting environments, with strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and applicable government accounting standards, including FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
• Experience operating in a publicly traded company environment with strong understanding of SOX controls and public reporting standards.
• Background supporting firm‑fixed‑price and other complex contract types within a government contracting environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Estimate at Completion (EAC), overtime revenue recognition, margin analysis, and performance‑based financial management.
• Business‑oriented mindset with the ability to balance technical accounting rigor with operational and commercial decision‑making.
• Experience with Costpoint, Cognos, or comparable enterprise financial systems, with advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities.

• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to operate in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, business‑relevant insights.

• Experience with Oracle FCCS or similar financial consolidation platforms.

K  may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits, which could include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

K  is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.