Assistant Controller

Leonardo DRS; Johnstown (Cambria County); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. Naval Electronics seeks an Assistant Controller to lead financial operations and deliver accurate reporting, controls, and compliance within a regulated manufacturing-government contracting environment.

The role supports forecasting, cost analysis, and continuous improvement while partnering with senior leadership and mentoring the finance team. Hybrid options available across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, GL management, and financial analysis.
• Understanding of government regulations and reporting requirements.
• Ability to analyze financial results and communicate insights to leadership.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, and external reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting operations, reporting, controls, and compliance for the business unit.
• Prepare and review financial statements quarterly and annually.
• Ensure GAAP and government reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop, maintain, and improve accounting processes and procedures.
• Maintain general ledger, budgeting, cost allocation, and subsystems.
• Partner with leadership for forecasting and performance analysis.
• Review forecasts, trends, variances, and operating results.
• Conduct cost, ratio, and trend analyses to improve performance.
• Support external reporting and audit activities.

Skills

Leadership experience

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.

Job Summary

We’re seeking an Assistant Controller to support the financial operations of our Naval Electronics' business unit. This is a high-impact leadership role for an accounting professional who brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to financial reporting, compliance, controls, and operational support.

In this role, you will help ensure the integrity of the business unit’s financial processes and reporting while partnering with leadership to support forecasting, cost analysis, compliance, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate understands the pace and discipline of a manufacturing environment and can operate effectively within a regulated government contracting setting.

Location

This position can be based out of one of the following Naval Electronics' locations (hybrid schedule eligible / routine onsite requirements apply):

• Submarine Combat Systems Center of Excellence - Twin Cities, MN
• Computing and Networks Center of Excellence - Johnstown, PA
• Sensors Center of Excellence - Largo, FL

Job Responsibilities

As Assistant Controller, you will support the management, administration, and control of financial activities for the business unit. You will help lead accounting operations, maintain strong internal controls, and provide financial insight that supports operational and strategic decision-making.

• Support financial management activities for the business unit, including accounting operations, reporting, controls, and compliance
• Help prepare and review daily, monthly, quarterly, annual, and other periodic financial statements and reports
• Ensure internal and external financial reporting is accurate, timely, and in compliance with applicable requirements
• Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of accounting processes, policies, and procedures
• Maintain effective financial information and control systems, including general ledger, budgeting, cost allocation, and related subsystems
• Partner with business unit and senior leadership to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Review and interpret financial and budgetary reports, including forecasts, trends, variances, and operating results
• Conduct cost, ratio, trend, and comparative analyses to support business decisions and improve performance
• Help ensure accounting records and reports comply with GAAP, government regulations, and company policy
• Support accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions related to a manufacturing and government contracting environment
• Assist with external reporting requirements, filings, and audit support, ensuring submissions are complete and timely
• Serve as a resource to leaders and cross‑functional partners on accounting practices, reporting requirements, and internal controls
• Help direct, prioritize, and evaluate departmental work to support efficient operations
• Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

We’re looking for a finance and accounting leader who can balance technical rigor with practical business partnership in a regulated manufacturing setting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
  • Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, general ledger management, and financial analysis
• Understanding of government regulations and reporting requirements
• Ability to analyze financial results and communicate insights clearly to leadership
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, and external reporting requirements

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $105,000/year – $175,000/year. Other factors such as Federal contract labor categories, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, as well as the candidate’s qualifications, education, training, and certifications, may influence the pay scale.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for annual performance‑based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay for non‑exempt employees as applicable. Benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including state‑mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career‑growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Company Vision and Values

Our Vision: To be the leading mid‑tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values: The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.