Finance Leader: Assistant Segment Controller & Compliance

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies seeks an accomplished finance and accounting leader to join as Assistant Segment Controller, partnering with the Segment Controller and senior finance leadership to oversee accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance across the segment.

The role focuses on accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, strong control environment, and providing insights to support sound business decisions while driving process improvements and talent development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with 10+ years progressive experience; or Master’s with 8+ years; or high school diploma with 14 years progressive experience.
• Active CPA license.
• Public accounting experience.
• Government accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, PCAOB standards, and SEC financial rules and regulations.
• SOX requirements and the COSO framework.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting and reporting operations, including consolidated periodic reporting and analysis.
• Lead the monthly and quarterly close process per US GAAP and HII close requirements.
• Ensure accounting policies, procedures, and practices are followed across the segment.
• Support maintenance of accounting systems, policies, and internal controls per US GAAP, SEC, SOX, and COSO.
• Support quarterly compliance activities and management’s annual control self-assessment program.
• Review financial results, analyze variances, identify trends, and provide insights to segment leadership.
• Partner with business and finance leaders to provide accounting guidance and analysis, including government accounting matters.
• Assess segment cash flows, financial position, operating results, and prepare MD&A presentations.
• Support internal and external audits and remediation plans.
• Champion continuous improvement across processes and cross-functional coordination.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to Segment and HII leadership as needed.
• Participate in strategic projects and lead development of team.

Skills

CPA license

U.S. GAAP knowledge

SOX / COSO knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Accounting

High school diploma/equivalent with 14 years experience

Job description

HII Mission Technologies seeks an accomplished finance and accounting leader to join as Assistant Segment Controller, partnering with the Segment Controller and senior finance leadership to oversee accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance across the segment.

The role focuses on accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, strong control environment, and providing insights to support sound business decisions while driving process improvements and talent development