Senior Controller​/VP of Accounting

Senior Controller / VP of Accounting Controller

McKinney, Texas Dallas:

Fin/Acct/HR:

Direct Hire Sep 2, 2026

Our client is seeking a Senior Controller & Vice President of Accounting to serve as a key member of the executive leadership team. This individual will oversee accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls across a multi-site aerospace and defense organization. The ideal candidate will be a highly technical, hands-on accounting leader with experience in complex manufacturing environments, government contracting, and scalable financial operations.

This role will play a critical part in supporting continued growth, driving ERP transformation, strengthening financial infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

• Lead and manage accounting operations, including general ledger, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting across multiple sites.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and transparency.
• Manage financial consolidations across multiple locations and legal entities.
• Improve financial close timelines and reporting efficiency.
• Standardize accounting policies and procedures across sites while accommodating operational differences.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements, including FAR and CAS.
• Lead internal and external audit processes, including DCAA audits where applicable.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls in accordance with SOX, where applicable, and industry best practices.

• Oversee advanced cost accounting systems, including standard costing, variance analysis, and project-based accounting.
• Ensure accurate cost allocations and compliance with government contracting requirements.
• Partner with program management and operations to monitor contract performance, margins, and risk.

• Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of ERP systems supporting a multi-entity, multi-site environment.
• Drive system integration and data standardization across business units.
• Ensure systems support real-time reporting, scalability, and operational visibility.
• Develop and implement scalable financial processes to support continued growth and increasing operational complexity.

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, providing financial insights to support growth initiatives, acquisitions, and operational efficiency.
• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing and scalable finance and accounting team.
• Design organizational structures and workflows capable of supporting growth from a mid-sized organization to a larger enterprise.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership experience in both:
  • Large, complex organizations with $300M+ in revenue.
  • Small to mid-sized organizations with hands-on operational exposure.
• Demonstrated experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment, preferably within aerospace and defense.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and advanced accounting principles.
• Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Proven experience leading ERP implementations or major system upgrades.
• Extensive experience with financial consolidations across multiple entities.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Familiarity with DCAA audits and government contract compliance.
• Experience with in private equity-backed or high-growth environments.