Assistant Controller - Aerospace Manufacturing

Assistant Controller

Reports to: VP Finance

Location: Kent, WA

Type: Exempt, Full-Time

Schedule: 100% Onsite:
Monday – Friday

The Assistant Controller role is a critical financial role within the organization, supporting the VP Finance in establishing and maintaining financial policies, procedures, controls, metrics, and reporting. The position will play a key role in partnering with the VP Finance to ensure timely and accurate presentation of financial reports and information as well as working cross‑functionally with personnel throughout the business to drive organizational improvement.

The role is responsible for managing monthly close processes, generating operational reporting, providing analytical support regarding production metrics, and will directly manage finance team members. The position will work with and support internal and external auditors, ensure the company is maintaining proper internal controls and ensure compliance with government and regulatory requirements including SOX and GAAP. This is a key development position for promotion to senior financial management roles within Transdigm.

• A strong leadership development program customized by a trained leadership coach
• Mentorship from VP of Finance and Sr. Leadership team
• Working hand in hand with 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 towards coursework and/or CPE relative to this role
• Exposure to a broad range of business processes and opportunities
• Promotional opportunities available throughout Trans Digm companies located throughout the US and Worldwide:
  Washington, California, the Midwest, the East Coast, Canada, Mexico, and European locations

• Has an entrepreneurial mindset, thinking and 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 to work in all areas of the facility for non‑US persons
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screening

• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred, but not required
• Aerospace experience preferred, but not required
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
• ERP knowledge with a strong understanding of ERP functionality (Infor Syteline a plus)
• Experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient with MS Suite, with advanced Excel skills
• High degree of integrity with the ability to work with confidential financial and employee information discreetly and appropriately
• Open to relocation career advancement opportunities within Transdigm operating units

Ability to sit in an office environment for long periods. Extensive use of hands in writing, computer, and other office equipment. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Performance Share incentive compensation…