Controller
Core
Lead financial operations for a U.S. defense manufacturing facility, ensuring cost visibility, inventory accuracy, and program profitability.
Role type
Senior Controller (Manufacturing)
Builds
Defense munition systems (Anthem)
Domain
Defense / Aerospace Manufacturing
Required skills
Manufacturing cost accounting, Inventory accounting, Financial planning & analysis (FP&A), GAAP compliance, Government contracting compliance, Internal controls, Budgeting & forecasting, ERP system optimization, Cross-functional partnership, Team leadership (via careerplan.io/jobs/3B-00F-16-F6F-controller-at-covenant-industries)
Preferred skills
Defense/aerospace industry experience, DCAA/FAR/DFARS knowledge, High-rate manufacturing experience, Earned Value Management (EVM), MBA
Technologies
NetSuite, Microsoft Excel, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Lead accounting and financial operations for the Dallas manufacturing facility; Partner with Program Managers to monitor budgets and contract profitability; Own intercompany accounting and transfer pricing processes; Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses; Oversee manufacturing cost accounting and inventory valuation; Ensure compliance with GAAP and government contracting requirements; Support customer, DCAA, and external audits; Lead and develop the accounting team.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
