Controller, Vice President of Accounting

Woburn, MA. Posted 4 months ago

The role

This person will lead the accounting team and oversee all accounting operations and internal controls. They will manage a team of 10+ employees and own the monthly and quarterly accounting close processes.

What you will do

Lead and manage a team of 10+ accounting professionals
Oversee financial accounting, tax compliance, balance sheet integrity, and technical accounting
Leverage AI and automation tools to enhance accounting processes
Direct and refine processes related to cost accounting and technical accounting
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and government contracting regulations
Oversee percentage of completion revenue and profit recognition and EAC preparation
Manage and enhance the monthly and quarterly accounting close
Manage analysis of financial results, balance sheets, and cash flows
Own the preparation and review of complex technical accounting memorandums
Support proposal development and forward pricing efforts

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with current CPA
Minimum of 15 years of finance experience with progressively responsible accounting roles
At least 5 years serving as a Controller or in a comparable senior leadership position
Deep knowledge of US GAAP
Knowledge and expertise with POC accounting and EAC preparation
In-depth understanding of SOX/internal controls
Demonstrated experience managing accounting teams of at least 5 individuals
Public-company-caliber reporting and controls experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required

Nice to have

Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Accounting)
Aerospace and defense industry experience
Government contract accounting and experience with SEC reporting
Strong technical accounting skills and experience preparing accounting memorandums and implementing new standards
Top-tier firm auditing experience
Experience with government contracting ERP systems
Proven ability to lead organizations through periods of change and growth
Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business environment

About the company

STR is a growing technology company specializing in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. They have locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO.