Assistant Controller
- $90,000 - $120,000
- Cocoa, FL
Manufacturing Company in Aviation/Aerospace
A bit about us:
We are a leading manufacturing company specializing in the overhaul and repair of transportation and distribution components—Our work supports a wide range of commercial, government and military clients. We pride ourselves on delivering uncompromising quality, responsive support, and industry-leading turnaround times. Please reach out for full company details!
Why join us?
Be part of a high-performing finance team in a highly regulated, fast-paced aviation services company.
Work in a collaborative, quality-driven culture where your ideas and leadership will directly impact the business.
Competitive compensation with growth opportunities in an expanding operation.
Hands-on involvement with leadership and cross-functional teams, offering exposure beyond traditional accounting roles.
Work in a collaborative, quality-driven culture where your ideas and leadership will directly impact the business.
Competitive compensation with growth opportunities in an expanding operation.
Hands-on involvement with leadership and cross-functional teams, offering exposure beyond traditional accounting roles.
Job Details
As Assistant Controller, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of our financial operations and compliance. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you’ll lead month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal control oversight. You’ll also collaborate across departments to ensure financial accuracy and drive process improvements across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage monthly and year-end close, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting under US GAAP.
Oversee accounting operations including AP/AR, payroll, billing, general ledger, and internal audits.
Maintain a robust system of internal controls and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Develop, review, and analyze budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators.
Coordinate external audits and manage relationships with auditors and financial institutions.
Support ERP and financial systems implementation or upgrades.
Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability.
Provide strategic input to senior leadership on financial performance and operational improvements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required); CPA preferred.
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience; mix of audit and corporate experience a plus.
Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or aerospace environment highly desired.
Solid knowledge of US GAAP, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage monthly and year-end close, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting under US GAAP.
Oversee accounting operations including AP/AR, payroll, billing, general ledger, and internal audits.
Maintain a robust system of internal controls and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Develop, review, and analyze budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators.
Coordinate external audits and manage relationships with auditors and financial institutions.
Support ERP and financial systems implementation or upgrades.
Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability.
Provide strategic input to senior leadership on financial performance and operational improvements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required); CPA preferred.
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience; mix of audit and corporate experience a plus.
Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or aerospace environment highly desired.
Solid knowledge of US GAAP, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.