Controller, Business, Financial Manager

KITCO Fiber Optics, Inc.

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The Controller is directly responsible for the business unit's accounting operations. The controller will assist in identifying and implementing corporate and local objectives; coordinate and provide direction for the location's administrative functions, including cost accounting, general accounting as necessary, budgeting, continuous improvement, site support for Electrical Platform finance, and ad hoc projects. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive experience in the aerospace & defense industry, and an understanding of government contracts and regulations (FAR/DFARS).At

KITCO Fiber Optics, we are a leading provider of fiber optic termination products and consulting services to the military and commercial communications industry. We specialize in the design and fabrication of fiber optic tools, tool kits, and custom cable assemblies. We also produce private label kits for a number of major connector manufacturers and sell our own broad line of products.

Our field services division also performs on-site termination, splicing, troubleshooting and testing support, and our training division provides hands-on training and certification programs. We are recognized within the defense industry as fiber optic connectivity experts and, for over 20 years, have customized our products and services to meet strict military standards. We are a proud part of Marmon Aerospace and Defense Group, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.

Position Overview:

The Controller is directly responsible for the business unit's accounting operations. The controller will assist in identifying and implementing corporate and local objectives; coordinate and provide direction for the location's administrative functions, including cost accounting, general accounting as necessary, budgeting, continuous improvement, site support for Electrical Platform finance, and ad hoc projects. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive experience in the aerospace & defense industry, and an understanding of government contracts and regulations (FAR/DFARS).Essential

Duties:

Evaluate business performance compared to established financial and operational goals and projections.

Ensure compliance with government contracts, including the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement). Manage revenue recognition and cost allocation related to government contracts and programs.

Develop and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets. Coordinate external and internal audits and address any discrepancies or issues identified.

Evaluate all reports and maintain financial accuracy for all business processes.

Oversee and manage the accounting department, including supervising 2-3 direct reports, ensuring team performance aligns with departmental and organizational objectives.

Drive budgeting and forecasting processes, provide financial projections, and support strategic planning efforts. Monitor budget variances and recommend corrective actions.

Analyze all business trends and key performance indicators to provide required explanations and/or suggest opportunities for improvement.

Prepare reports that summarize and forecast business activity and financial position in terms of income, operating expenses, CAPEX, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.

Responsibility for maintaining legal contracts, insurance policies, and business documents related to business function and working with the appropriate Marmon teams as necessary.

Maintain awareness of operations and provide direction to improve operations and staff's effectiveness and overall performance.

Prepare and present financial justification for all capital expenditures requested by…