Sr. Unit Controller -Defense Manufacturing (Hybrid)

Sr Unit Controller

The Defense Division for Curtiss Wright is looking for a Sr Unit Controller to join our team in Newtown PA. This role is the critical business partner to our Group General Manager for a group of business units representing approximately $140M in revenue. Reporting to the Segment Controller and working with minimal supervision, the Group Controller is responsible for the overall coordination of the financial activities of multi-business units including: the annual budget process, month end close, forecasting, year-end audits and internal reporting to Senior Management.  You will also have responsibilities for review/approval of general accounting for your team. 

The Company uses a Shared Services model for some of the business units within the group. This position will be required to coordinate with the Shared Services teams to ensure proper accounting and reconciliations are performed.

LOCATION: Newtown, PA (Hybrid)

BENEFITS:

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

YOUR CHALLENGE:

• Works closely with company management to fully explain and reconcile published financial results with planned results as well as proactively identifies areas of risk or opportunity that warrant management attention.

• Ensures compliance with GAAP and other regulatory or governmental requirements such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

• Prepare monthly forecast updates – including responsibility for rolling forecasts.

• Oversight of Program Finance including estimating, cost reporting, development of program control processes, participating in internal program reviews and providing manpower requirement analysis for both R&D and non-recurring engineering projects.

• Directs and co-ordinates the activities of the company’s finance and accounting staff in areas of responsibility areas including general accounting and business support functions.

• Provides training and guidance to finance and accounting staff.

• Completes monthly analysis and reporting of key operational metrics.  Prepares and analyzes monthly, quarterly and year end financial statements and reporting packages for the entity.

• Encourages brainstorming and creative approaches to enhance company’s growth, worth and profitability.

• Participate in acquisitions associated with Defense as required as well as lead financial integration for any acquisitions which occur within the Group.

• Aid in the implementation of S4 Hana for the Group in conjunction with the Director of Group Finance for Defense and our SAP team.

WHAT YOU BRING:

SKILLS

• Strong manufacturing and standard costing background

• Excellent technical ability, including ability to work with integrated ERP systems preferably SAP

• Requires good problem-solving skills using initiative and innovation to resolve discrepancies

• Willingness to travel if required

• Demonstrated skills in teaching, leading and mentoring

• Thorough understanding of general and cost accounting principles and practices;

• Must be able to work with Excel/Word and PowerPoint;

• Able to work effectively as part of a team, ability to work with cross-functional teams and to train staff to follow procedures and use system tools;

• Ability to embrace change with enthusiasm for continuous improvement.

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills -both verbal and written.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor degree in financial management discipline, or equivalent. 

• Professional Accounting designation (CPA preferred) or MBA required.

• 10-15 years diverse financial experience in various finance / accounting roles with practical experience within a manufacturing environment acros