Assistant Controller — Government Contracting & Manufacturing

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Eagan (MN); 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

Professional development

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. seeks an Assistant Controller to lead financial operations for the Naval Electronics unit.

You will oversee accounting operations, internal controls, and reporting, partnering with leadership on forecasting, cost analysis, and compliance in a regulated environment. The role requires 7+ years in accounting/finance with 2+ years in leadership, a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, and strong knowledge of GAAP and government reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with 2+ years in leadership.
• 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.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, and external reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting operations, reporting, controls, and compliance.
• 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.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. seeks an Assistant Controller to lead financial operations for the Naval Electronics unit.

You will oversee accounting operations, internal controls, and reporting, partnering with leadership on forecasting, cost analysis, and compliance in a regulated environment. The role requires 7+ years in accounting/finance with 2+ years in leadership, a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, and strong knowledge of GAAP and government reporting.