Assistant Controller - Aerospace Manufacturing

Reports To: VP Finance

Location: Kent, WA

Type: Exempt, Full-Time

Schedule: 100% Onsite

The Assistant Controller is a key financial role supporting the VP Finance in establishing and maintaining financial policies, procedures, controls, metrics, and reporting. The position will manage monthly close processes, generate operational reporting, provide analytical support on production metrics, and directly manage finance team members. Responsibilities include partnering with the VP Finance to ensure the timely and accurate presentation of financial reports, working cross‑functionally to drive organizational improvement, and supporting internal and external auditors to maintain proper internal controls and compliance with SOX, GAAP, and other regulatory requirements.

• A strong leadership development program customized by a trained leadership coach
• Mentorship from the VP of Finance and the senior leadership team
• Collaboration with a high‑performing team
• Opportunity to work with new financial tools such as Power BI and SQL Server Reporting Services
• Continuing education benefits up to $5,250 annually toward coursework and/or CPE related to this role
• Exposure to a broad range of business processes and opportunities
• Promotional opportunities available throughout Trans Digm companies located across the U.S. and worldwide (Washington, California, the Midwest, the East Coast, Canada, Mexico, and Europe)

• Has an entrepreneurial mindset, acting like an owner with a strong sense of urgency and bias for action
• Is skilled in monitoring and assessing the performance of self, other individuals, and teams to make improvements and take corrective action, creating a track record of successful leadership
• Is comfortable with ambiguity and change, nimble and responsive in the short‑term while driving progress on longer‑term initiatives and process improvements to achieve strategic goals
• Has emotional intelligence and is able to develop and foster a strong level of trust with leaders and employees of diverse backgrounds and situations
• Is an exceptional communicator in both written and verbal interactions; clear, concise, and courageous in giving tough but supportive feedback when needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5 or more years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years of manufacturing accounting experience, including cost accounting
• 2 or more years of staff management experience
• Must have a regular and dependable attendance record
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (an export license will be required for non‑U.S. persons to work in all areas of the facility)
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screening

• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred, but not required
• Aerospace experience preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
• Experience with ERP systems
• Experience with Power BI and SQL Server Reporting Services