Corporate Controller

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to connecting those who keep us safe. As a Corporate Controller, you'll lead a talented finance team, ensuring compliance with accounting standards while driving financial processes. This role offers the chance to work in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site collaboration with remote flexibility. You'll oversee all financial operations, mentor accounting staff, and develop insights to improve processes. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make an impact in a dynamic industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in finance or accounting, with 5+ years in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Manage month-end close and collaborate on cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Cost Accounting

Transactional Accounting

Inventory Management

Budgeting and Forecasting

Knowledge of Tax Regulations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Automated Financial Reporting Systems

ERP/MRP Accounting Systems

Job description

Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever-evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide vital communications for mission-critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high-altitude balloons.

Silvus StreamCaster radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S. and Allied Nations Departments of Defense to International, Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Superbowl, Grammys, and industry-leading drone, robot, and other unmanned systems manufacturers.

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?

Silvus’ rapid growth is fueled by a focus on research and innovation and a team of the most passionate, skilled, and creative thinking individuals. If you are looking for a fulfilling experience, you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can be the next chapter of your career.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Corporate Controller position reports to the Chief Financial Officer on the Finance team. The successful individual in this role will develop and ensure compliance with accounting practices and procedures, develop forward-looking insights based on historical data, and provide support to improve financial processes. In addition to these responsibilities, the Corporate Controller will supervise our Accountants, Accounting Managers, and AP/AR Managers.

This position is on a hybrid schedule; a minimum of 3 days on-site per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The location for this role is Silvus Technologies’ HQ in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other appropriate accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee, mentor, and support the accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to protect company assets and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Manage timely month-end close and create the month-end and quarterly reporting package.
• Collaborate with the FP&A team to manage organizational cash flow forecasting.
• Establish, in coordination with the CFO, financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
• Analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including variances.
• Lead treasury management responsibilities include reviewing and recommending credit terms for new customers, managing vendor relations, commercial banking, lessors, casualty/liability insurance brokers, credit card companies, payroll services, and collection agencies.
• Serve as the Finance and Accounting point of contact with Human Resources, benefits brokers, 401(K) administrators, tax accountants, tax law counsel, IRS, Department of Defense, financial compliance consultants, as well as Federal, State, and Local Government compliance consultants.
• Assist in implementing financial information systems including ERP/MRP accounting/inventory systems.
• Monitor the organization’s overall financial health, advise, and collaborate with senior leadership on best practices and opportunities for process improvements.
• Perform other related duties of which the above is representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Finance or Accounting.
• 10+ years of experience in a finance or accounting position.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Cost Accounting, transactional accounting, and inventory experience.
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Working knowledge of short-term and long-term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and pragmatic problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of various tax regulations and reporting.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• CPA or 15+ years of relevant experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, ITAR, and EAR is a plus.
• Knowledge of M&A accounting.
• Knowledge of Purchase Accounting.
• Familiarity with DCAA Audit.
• Preferred experience in Big 4 accounting firms and/or Private Equity-Backed companies.
• Understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines for Government cost accounting is a plus.

COMPENSATION

The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

CA Pay Range: $150,000 - $190,000 USD

NOTE - As a U.S. Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements are needed for some Engineering or R&D roles. This generally does NOT apply to International positions; only job postings for positions located in the U.S. Exceptions will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. All Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

Silvus is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.