ASSISTANT CONTROLLER (AEROSPACE & DEFENSE)

The Marvin Group; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marvin Group in Southern California near LAX is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead finance operations, ensure GAAP-based reporting, and support audits. You will mentor staff, manage cost accounting, and collaborate with tax and external advisors on complex projects.

This on-site role requires US citizenship, strong Excel and SAP experience, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional processes across manufacturing and defense programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required.
• Minimum 7 years in finance & cost accounting in manufacturing, defense or government contracting.
• Experience managing staff and teams.
• Proficient in GAAP, federal, state and local tax reporting; knowledgeable in FAR and DFAR.
• Advanced MS-Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Hands-on experience with complex inventory valuations.
• SAP ERP experience or similar ERP is required.
• On-site role.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, lead and mentor Finance employees for the independent audit of consolidated financial statements per GAAP, FAR and DFARs.
• Perform analytic analyses and explain drivers for financial statements and forecasts.
• Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships for accurate data in financial reporting.
• Contribute insights to control indirect cost center management and variances analysis.
• Coordinate physical inventory observations and collaborate with CPA firm and suppliers.
• Prepare inventory valuations including slow-moving reserves.
• Assist in tax project work including R&D credits, 263(a) capitalization, and related items.
• Assist in fixed assets tracking and depreciation accounting.
• Supervise Finance staff and assist in department management.
• Support tax compliance reporting and external audits.

Skills

Staff management

GAAP proficiency

Excel advanced

Cost accounting

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on factors such as work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Offers reflect the total compensation package.

This position is 100% onsite.

The Marvin Group is a Strategic Partner for Global Alternate Mission Equipment and Sustainment.

The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS). Marvin Engineering designs and produces military Alternate Mission Equipment. Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament Test Equipment. Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems. For over 60 years we have maintained 'A Tradition of Excellence', serving as a trusted source for our unwavering commitment to supporting all branches of the Department of Defense and our global allies. Our collaboration extends across a diverse array of programs and platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller supports the Marvin Group growth and legacy operations to achieve and maintain accurate, current, and complete financial information and reporting; enhance financial operations and reporting; and serve as a hands-on financial advisory resource within Finance and across the organization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate, lead and mentor Finance employees in the preparation of all supporting documentation, work papers, and calculations for the independent audit of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP, FAR and DFARs.
• Perform analytic analysis and communicate the drivers for all financial statements and reporting that are essential to correct or sustain standard operating processes and procedures that support timely, accurate, and complete financial forecasts and cost center planning.
• Develop and maintain cross functional team relationships to achieve and maintain reliably accurate data for financial reporting.
• Meaningfully contribute insights to Finance oversight team for indirect cost center management of expenses, tracking individual cost centers and pools performance to budget plan, and supporting research of significant variances.
• Coordinate accurate and efficient physical inventory observations with responsible POCs for each business unit, outside held inventory at suppliers, and with the external CPA firm.
• Prepare inventory valuations including slow-moving reserves.
• Coordinate management support and understanding with assistance from internal tax department and external advisors, including prepare supporting research and calculations to document verifiable eligibility for the R&D Tax Credits, Section 174 QRE, IC DISC, UNICAP 263(a) capitalization, and other tax projects.
• Assist in managing fixed assets with asset ID creation, tracking of acquisition costs, depreciation accounting and assisting Tax Department with fixed asset and property reporting.
• Supervise and mentor Finance and Accounting staff.
• Assist Finance leadership with management of Finance department, special projects, tax compliance reporting, and 3rd party insurance and government audits.

Skills And Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• Minimum of 7 years in finance & cost accounting experience in manufacturing, defense or government contracting
• Experience managing staff and teams
• Proficient in GAAP, federal, state and local tax reporting; knowledgeable in FAR and DFAR
• Advanced level proficiencies in MS-Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, Lookups, Formulas) and Microsoft suite
• Hands-on experience with complex inventory valuations
• SAP ERP systems experience or similar ERP is required
• On-site role
• US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA Degree and or CPA a plus
• SAP ECC 6 and S4 Hana ERP systems experience is a significant plus, or similar ERP

Work Environment

• Medium-to-large office environment
• Fast-paced office environment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Exposed to a combination of normal office type environments.

Travel Requirements

Travel is not expected, if necessary, to be a minimum

NOTES:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this position's employee(s). Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by anyone authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities reasonably. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be 'U.S. persons' within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

U.S. citizenship is required for roles involving government security clearances or access to export-controlled information. Certain positions may also restrict dual citizenship in accordance with U.S. government regulations.

The Marvin Group is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact People & Culture at 310.674.5030.

Visit us at https://http://marvingroup.com/