Controller IV

Job Description

Senior Site Controller that will be responsible for all financial planning, reporting, accounting and compliance at the facility level. The ideal candidate will serve as a key business partner to site leadership. In addition, this resource will serve as a key business partner and act as a hands-on finance leader who is equally comfortable in the details and presenting to senior leadership, and who understands the unique demands of a government contracting and manufacturing environment.

Own all site-level financial reporting including monthly close, forecasting, and annual budgeting

Prepare and present financial results, variance analysis, and commentary to site and corporate leadership

Partner with operations and program management teams to drive cost reduction, productivity, and margin improvement

Manage and develop site accounting staff

Act as primary contact for DCAA audits and external reviews

Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis

Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company financial policies

Support government contract accounting and compliance requirements including FAR and DFARS

Lead capital expenditure planning and tracking at the site level

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial visibility and operational efficiency

Coordinate with corporate finance on reporting and initiatives

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

8+ years of accounting experience, including leadership/Controller-level

Experience in government contracting environment

Knowledge of FAR, CAS, and DCAA audits (preferred)

Cost accounting / project accounting experience

Manufacturing or engineering environment preferred

ERP experience (Costpoint or similar preferred)

At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world's most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. With decades of proven heritage, we deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. But our strength is not just in what we build. It is in the people who make it possible.

From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments. If you want your work, whatever your specialty, to contribute to something bigger, you will find your place at Frontgrade.

We believe mission success starts with taking care of our people. That's why we offer competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one. You'll also find real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you're building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas. Here, your growth is part of the mission.

Additional Information This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law. Other benefits include:

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Job Identification 250

Job Category Finance

Degree Level Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 11 Continental Drive, Exeter, NH, 03833, US

Work Schedule 9/80 Rotation A - 730a Start

Minimum Salary 150,000

Maximum Salary 185,000

Business Unit Group Aethercomm, Exeter, Hauppauge, York