Group Controller, West

Group Controller, West

The Group Controller, West is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting activities across multiple locations in the western United States. This role works with a group of controllers at each site to ensure the integrity of financial information, compliance with U.S. GAAP, adherence to company policies, and the effectiveness of internal controls across four locations with total revenue of approximately $300 million.

Future acquisitions are expected to increase the number of locations overseen by this role.

• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Ensure compliance with all corporate accounting policies, procedures, reporting requirements, and internal controls.
• Support the implementation of new accounting standards and guidance as applicable.
• Collaborate with the Corporate office to analyze complex accounting transactions, including estimates, judgments, and revenue recognition considerations.
• Design and implement an internal control framework consistent with the COSO 2013 framework.
• Partner with internal audit to address control deficiencies and implement remediation plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinating all audit-related activities.
• Perform various entity‑level and group‑level internal controls, including balance sheet and income statement analytical reviews for all locations.
• Partner with site leadership to provide financial insights, support decision‑making, and advise on complex accounting transactions, including transaction structuring.
• Drive consistency and efficiency in accounting processes across multiple locations.
• Support operational initiatives, including system implementations, process improvements, and integrations related to growth or acquisitions.
• Lead M&A integrations, partnering cross‑functionally to ensure smooth integration and achievement of anticipated synergies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals across multiple sites.
• Establish clear performance expectations and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA strongly preferred).
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Prior experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm strongly preferred.
• Experience in a public company environment with knowledge of SEC reporting and SOX compliance required.
• Strong risk assessment and controls rationalization experience to ensure efficient and effective system of internal controls is maintained.
• Proven ability to manage accounting operations across multiple locations or business units.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606.
• Experience coordinating external and internal audits.

Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.