Corporate Controller

Detroit Defense
Troy, MI
Category Finance
Job Description
Role Overview

The Corporate Controller will lead the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and internal control environment in support of a growing defense contracting and manufacturing organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting expertise, government contracting and manufacturing experience, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth defense environment.

What You Will Do

The Corporate Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting activities, ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, CAS, and government contracting requirements, and support executive leadership with accurate financial analysis and operational insight.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting expertise, government contracting and manufacturing experience, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth defense environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university
  • A minimum of ten years of progressive accounting and finance experience
  • A minimum of three years of leadership experience managing accounting teams
  • Experience in a government contracting, defense, and manufacturing environments
  • Proficiency in Costpoint ERP is required
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, FAR, CAS, cost accounting, and DCAA compliance requirements
  • Experience with project accounting, indirect rate management, plant-level cost accounting, and inventory management
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Strong analytical, planning, organizational, and interpretive skills
  • Excellent communication and executive presentation abilities
  • High sense of personal ethics, integrity, and interpersonal effectiveness
  • Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
  • Company Paid Life and AD&D
  • Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts
  • Legal & ID Shield Services
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
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