Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.

The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.

We're hiring a Controller to lead accounting excellence for our Naval Electronics Business Unit.

This is a high-impact leadership role partnering closely with senior leadership across Leonardo DRS to strengthen compliance, sharpen insights, and drive disciplined execution in a regulated defense manufacturing environment.

This opportunity is hybrid schedule eligible with routine (minimum of 2-3 days per week) onsite requirements at one of the following locations:

• Sensors Center of Excellence
  - Largo, FL
• Submarine Combat Systems Center of Excellence
  - Twin Cities, MN
• Computing and Networks Center of Excellence
  - Johnstown, PA

This position has both domestic and international (Canada) travel requirements - approximately 10%

As the Controller, you will lead the accounting organization and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across the Business Unit.

• Monitor accounting policies and procedures; recommend improvements aligned to business needs and evolving regulations
• Consult with Senior Management; participate in establishing and implementing major departmental goals and objectives
• Establish accounting plans, goals, and policies consistent with company-wide priorities
• Support and reinforce organizational mission, values, and culture; serve as a trusted resource on accounting matters
• Mentor and develop leaders and team members to build capability and continuity

• Oversee preparation of daily, monthly, annual, and periodic financial statements and required tax reporting
• Ensure external submissions/filings are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule
• Ensure accounting records and reporting remain compliant with GAAP and applicable government regulations
• Serve as a liaison with external auditors and applicable regulatory authorities
• Ensure internal and external recording/reporting of financial transactions is accurate and well-controlled
• Ensure accounting activities follow established legal, regulatory, and company procedures

• Lead and support government cost accounting requirements and reporting expectations
• Conduct cost analysis, ratio and trend analysis, and other comparative examinations
• Review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports (including annual forecasts)
• Complete operational reports and analyses as requested by senior leadership

• Assign, direct, and evaluate work to ensure efficient, compliant finance operations
• Foster a performance-driven culture focused on accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Provide leadership oversight for accounting operations supporting locations in both the US and Canada, ensuring alignment to enterprise controls, reporting cadence, and compliance expectations

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience
  • Or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Demonstrated expertise in government cost accounting in a regulated environment
• Thorough knowledge of accounting practices, procedures, and financial reporting
• Understanding of…