Controller

Leonardo DRS; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and

Sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting organization for the Business Unit, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and regulatory compliance across US and Canada. This high-impact leadership role partners with senior leaders to strengthen governance, sharpen insights, and drive disciplined execution in a regulated defense manufacturing environment.

Domestic and international travel ~10% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience; or equivalent.
• Demonstrated expertise in government cost accounting in a regulated environment.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting practices, procedures, and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency with an ERP (Deltek/CostPoint), Power BI, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience overseeing or partnering with Canada-based accounting operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting organization and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across the Business Unit.
• Oversee governance, policies, and financial planning aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Support external auditors and regulatory submissions; ensure GAAP compliance.
• Lead cost accounting activities and government reporting requirements; provide actionable insights.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

GAAP

Cost accounting

Finance leadership

ERP systems

Power BI

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Controller

Frederick, MD, US, 21703 Burnsville, MN, US, 55337 Largo, FL, US, 33773 Johnstown, PA, US, 15904

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 hiring a Controller to lead accounting excellence for our Naval Electronics Business Unit.

This is a high-impact leadership role partnering closely with senior leadership across Leonardo DRS to strengthen compliance, sharpen insights, and drive disciplined execution in a regulated defense manufacturing environment.

Location

This opportunity is hybrid schedule eligible with routine (minimum of 2-3 days per week) onsite requirements at one of the following locations:

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

This position has both domestic and international (Canada) travel requirements - approximately 10%

Job Responsibilities

As the Controller, you will lead the accounting organization and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across the Business Unit.

Strategic Leadership and Governance

• Monitor accounting policies and procedures; recommend improvements aligned to business needs and evolving regulations
• Consult with Senior Management; participate in establishing and implementing major departmental goals and objectives
• Establish accounting plans, goals, and policies consistent with company-wide priorities
• Support and reinforce organizational mission, values, and culture; serve as a trusted resource on accounting matters
• Mentor and develop leaders and team members to build capability and continuity

Financial Reporting, Compliance, and Audit

• Oversee preparation of daily, monthly, annual, and periodic financial statements and required tax reporting
• Ensure external submissions/filings are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule
• Ensure accounting records and reporting remain compliant with GAAP and applicable government regulations
• Serve as a liaison with external auditors and applicable regulatory authorities
• Ensure internal and external recording/reporting of financial transactions is accurate and well-controlled
• Ensure accounting activities follow established legal, regulatory, and company procedures

Cost Accounting and Analytics

• Lead and support government cost accounting requirements and reporting expectations
• Conduct cost analysis, ratio and trend analysis, and other comparative examinations
• Review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports (including annual forecasts)
• Complete operational reports and analyses as requested by senior leadership
• Assign, direct, and evaluate work to ensure efficient, compliant finance operations
• Foster a performance-driven culture focused on accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Provide leadership oversight for accounting operations supporting locations in both the US and Canada, ensuring alignment to enterprise controls, reporting cadence, and compliance expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience
  • Or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Demonstrated expertise in government cost accounting in a regulated environment
• Thorough knowledge of accounting practices, procedures, and financial reporting
• Understanding of governmental regulations and reporting requirements
• Advanced proficiency with an ERP (Deltek/CostPoint), Power BI, and Microsoft Excel
• Proven ability to interpret complex financial/budgetary reports and drive actionable insights
• Experience overseeing or partnering with Canada-based accounting operations preferred

The salary range for this position is ($130,000/year- $200,000/year). This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. 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. Our 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 ant 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.

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.