Aerospace Controller: Costing, Audits & Reporting Lead

Primus Aerospace; Colorado; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Short-/long-term disability

Job summary

Primus Aerospace is seeking a hands-on Controller to support the financial operations of our manufacturing facilities in Colorado. You will work closely with the VP of Finance to ensure accurate accounting, strong internal controls, and timely financial reporting in a fast-paced aerospace machining environment.

The role emphasizes cost accounting, month-end close, cash flow analysis, and audit preparation, delivering financial insight to support operational decision-making and pricing decisions.

Qualifications

• CPA preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience; manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Experience with cost accounting, standard costing, job costing, and inventory accounting.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems; Global Shop and JobBOSS experience a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and multi-site consolidations.
• Experience supporting audits and process improvements.
• Strong analytical capabilities, communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on aerospace machining environment.
• Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff is a plus.
• Occasional travel to Maryland manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• SupportVP of Finance with all general accounting, cost accounting, and financial reporting activities.
• Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare supporting schedules and analysis for executive and Board-level reporting.
• Maintain and improve standard costing systems; analyze cost variances and inventory/job costing results.
• Provide cost data and financial analysis for pricing, quoting, and operational planning.
• Support annual external audits and help maintain strong internal controls and GAAP compliance.
• Develop and update cash flow forecasts; provide financial insights for capital investments and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Review payroll processing for accuracy and compliance in coordination with HR and external providers.
• Support ERP system usage and enhancements (Global Shop and JobBOSS).
• Manage and provide daily oversight to other accounting team members
• Partner with operations leadership to align financial processes with production goals.
• Provide ad hoc reporting, analysis, and project support to the VP of Finance leadership.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Cost accounting

Leadership/mentoring

Education

CPA preferred; Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Global Shop

JobBOSS

Job description

Primus Aerospace is seeking a hands-on Controller to support the financial operations of our manufacturing facilities in Colorado. You will work closely with the VP of Finance to ensure accurate accounting, strong internal controls, and timely financial reporting in a fast-paced aerospace machining environment.

The role emphasizes cost accounting, month-end close, cash flow analysis, and audit preparation, delivering financial insight to support operational decision-making and pricing decisions.