Assistant Controller – Manufacturing & Government Contracting

Financeroles; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the financial operations of the business unit, driving reporting, controls, and compliance in a government contracting environment.

You will partner with senior leaders on forecasting, cost analysis, budgeting, and continuous improvement, while mentoring the accounting team and ensuring GAAP adherence. Hybrid schedule eligible with routine onsite requirements across locations.

Qualifications

• 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
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, general ledger management, and financial analysis
• Understanding ofgovernment regulationsand 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

Responsibilities

• 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 withGAAP, 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

Leadership

Financial Analysis

GAAP

Internal Controls

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the financial operations of the business unit, driving reporting, controls, and compliance in a government contracting environment.

You will partner with senior leaders on forecasting, cost analysis, budgeting, and continuous improvement, while mentoring the accounting team and ensuring GAAP adherence. Hybrid schedule eligible with routine onsite requirements across locations.