Controller

Marmon Group; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

STD/LTD coverage

Life insurance

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

HSA and FSA

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kitco Fiber Optics, Inc. in Norfolk, VA seeks a senior Controller to oversee the business unit's accounting operations and lead financial planning.

Responsibilities include ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance, managing revenue recognition for government contracts, and directing budgeting, cost accounting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will have five-plus years in a senior finance role within aerospace/defense and strong ERP experience (SAP/Oracle) with advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance; CPA preferred.
• Minimum five years in a senior finance role, ideally in aerospace/defense.
• Strong FAR/DFARS, CAS knowledge and government contracting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and advanced Excel.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate business performance against financial goals and projections.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and government contracts; manage revenue recognition.
• Oversee accounting department and supervise 2–3 direct reports.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Coordinate internal/external audits.
• Maintain internal controls and asset safeguarding.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Cost accounting

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Advanced Excel

Budgeting/Forecasting

Audits coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

## ControllerApply: Norfolk, VA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR0000045933KITCO Fiber Optics, Inc.As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.The Controller is directly responsible for the business unit's accounting operations. The controller will assist in identifying and implementing corporate and local objectives; coordinate and provide direction for the location's administrative functions, including cost accounting, general accounting as necessary, budgeting, continuous improvement, site support for Electrical Platform finance, and ad hoc projects. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive experience in the aerospace & defense industry, and an understanding of government contracts and regulations (FAR/DFARS).At KITCO Fiber Optics, we are a leading provider of fiber optic termination products and consulting services to the military and commercial communications industry. We specialize in the design and fabrication of fiber optic tools, tool kits, and custom cable assemblies. We also produce private label kits for a number of major connector manufacturers and sell our own broad line of products. Our field services division also performs on-site termination, splicing, troubleshooting and testing support, and our training division provides hands-on training and certification programs. We are recognized within the defense industry as fiber optic connectivity experts and, for over 20 years, have customized our products and services to meet strict military standards. We are a proud part of Marmon Aerospace and Defense Group, a Berkshire Hathaway Company.**Position Overview:** The Controller is directly responsible for the business unit's accounting operations. The controller will assist in identifying and implementing corporate and local objectives; coordinate and provide direction for the location's administrative functions, including cost accounting, general accounting as necessary, budgeting, continuous improvement, site support for Electrical Platform finance, and ad hoc projects. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive experience in the aerospace & defense industry, and an understanding of government contracts and regulations (FAR/DFARS).**Essential Duties:*** Evaluate business performance compared to established financial and operational goals and projections.* Ensure compliance with government contracts, including the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement). Manage revenue recognition and cost allocation related to government contracts and programs.* Develop and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets. Coordinate external and internal audits and address any discrepancies or issues identified.* Evaluate all reports and maintain financial accuracy for all business processes.* Oversee and manage the accounting department, including supervising 2-3 direct reports, ensuring team performance aligns with departmental and organizational objectives.* Drive budgeting and forecasting processes, provide financial projections, and support strategic planning efforts. Monitor budget variances and recommend corrective actions.* Analyze all business trends and key performance indicators to provide required explanations and/or suggest opportunities for improvement.* Prepare reports that summarize and forecast business activity and financial position in terms of income, operating expenses, CAPEX, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.* Responsibility for maintaining legal contracts, insurance policies, and business documents related to business function and working with the appropriate Marmon teams as necessary.* Maintain awareness of operations and provide direction to improve operations and staff's effectiveness and overall performance.* Prepare and present financial justification for all capital expenditures requested by operations.* Oversee safeguarding and periodic physical property, plant, and equipment inventories.* Prepare the 80/20 quad and quartile analysis and provide it to the operations team. Discuss the results and develop action plans, if any.* Maintain product margin reporting to assist management in appropriating pricing products to maximize profitability.* Ensure compliance with internal controls as required under GAAP, SOX, and company policy; evaluate business compliance with these policies* Administer physical inventories, analyze trends in physical inventory adjustments; also analyze reserve for slow-moving or excess inventory.* These are the general duties required to fulfill the Controller’s job description, not a detailed description of all the work needed. New duties and responsibilities may be required to meet the business’s changing demands.**Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or CPA preferred).* Minimum of five years of experience in a senior finance role, ideally within the aerospace and defense sector.* Deep understanding of government contracting regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and cost accounting standards (CAS).* Proven experience with financial systems, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and advanced Excel skills.* Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.* Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing competing priorities.* High level of integrity and attention to detail.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience in project accounting and managing long-term contracts.* Knowledge of cost-plus and fixed-price contracts.* Experience with DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) audits and compliance.* Previous work experience with a large aerospace/defense company or contractor.**Benefits** We are committed to supporting our employees with a competitive and well-rounded benefits package our offerings include:* Medical, dental, and vision insurance* 401(k) retirement plan with company match* Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays* Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD) coverage* Life insurance* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Tuition reimbursement* Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)* Employee discounts* and more!Employment is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice.KITCO Fiber Optics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor committed to affirmative action and nondiscrimination in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.