Assistant Controller

Johnson Controls, Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

Benefits on first day of employment

3 weeks vacation

Job summary

Johnson Controls Navy Systems in York, PA seeks an Assistant Controller to manage the general ledger, closing processes, and GAAP compliance for government contracts. You will prepare, report, and analyze financial statements, support audits, and drive planning/forecasting activities.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and IT skills, with experience in Deltek Cost Point and related finance systems. Negotiable salary; benefits on day one; 3 weeks vacation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, finance, or accounting.
• Minimum 5–7 years of broad financial experience in manufacturing/government contracting or 5–7 years as an accountant.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills; GAAP knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee General Ledger and journal entries; lead closing process.
• Prepare reconciliations with sub-ledgers and trial balances; generate financial reports.
• Develop annual plans, quarterly forecasts, and variance analyses; support audits and CAS.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

Deltek Cost Point

COGNOS

OneStream

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Controller to join our federal team at our Navy Systems, York, PA plant. Under general direction, the role is responsible for preparing, reporting, and analyzing financial statements in accordance with management and legal reporting requirements. Overall, responsible for the general ledger, planning and forecasting, monthly closing/reporting, and audit support. Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management and have a working knowledge of GAAP.

Location and Compensation

• Location: York, PA
• Salary: Negotiable, based on experience and qualifications
• Bonus Eligible: Yes
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
• Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for General Ledger
  • Prepare Journal Entries
  • Reconciliations with sub-ledgers
  • Prepare/Analyze accounts and trial balances
  • Lead Closing Process (monthly/quarterly/yearly) and generate/distribute financial reports
  • Perform detailed Free Cash flow Analysis
• Develop annual plans and quarterly forecasts and provide detailed variance analyses
• Contribute to the development, review, and distribution of accounting and internal control policies and procedures
• Complete required quarterly tax reports
• Assist with CAS (Cost Accounting Standards) audits
• Prepare annual incurred cost submittals
• Provide guidance and interpretation related to GAAP, FAR, and CAS. Develop and implement procedures to ensure compliance with FAR cost regulations, CAS administration including Disclosure Statement amendments, and other proper controls related to FAR and CAS compliance
• Develop, analyze, and update Estimates-At-Completion (EACs) for various government contracts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting
• Minimum of 5-7 years of broad financial experience in a Manufacturing/Government Contracting environment or 5-7 years of experience as an Accountant at a business unit
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Familiarity with IT systems related to finance and operations, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Deltek Cost Point, COGNOS reporting, OneStream, and Actual Cost Systems

Who We Are

The primary mission of Johnson Controls Navy Systems is to supply Chilled Water Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Systems and associated equipment to the US Navy and US Coast Guard. Johnson Controls Navy Systems is a part of the Johnson Controls Federal Systems business. Our robust, high-reliability products are designed, manufactured and tested in York, PA to military and other stringent customer specifications. Most of our designs are custom engineered for the specific application.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit the Johnson Controls careers page.

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

Job Number: 1548

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