Manufacturing Controller – Project Cost & FAR/CAS Expert

Bigfoot Staffing; Dripping Springs (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BigFoot Staffing is seeking a Controller for a growing engineering and manufacturing company. Reporting to the CFO, you’ll oversee accounting operations, month-end close, and internal controls while partnering with project teams on cost tracking and revenue recognition.

The ideal candidate brings manufacturing accounting experience, FAR/CAS knowledge, 10+ years of experience, ERP experience (Epicor preferred), and advanced Excel skills. This is a hands-on leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• At least 10 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience, incl. job costing, inventory flow, and production cost structures.
• Project accounting experience, incl. percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Strong knowledge of FAR and CAS.
• Experience with Epicor or comparable ERP system; Epicor preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and pivot tables.
• Experience with cash management, banking relationships, sales tax compliance, and lease accounting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Aerospace, defense, or electronics manufacturing experience preferred.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and payroll accounting.
• Lead month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Prepare budget reports and variance analyses to help leadership understand financial performance.
• Partner with project managers on job costing, budget tracking, milestone billing, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Support inventory and manufacturing cost accounting.
• Work with the Staff Accountant to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury activities, and banking relationships.
• Coordinate timely sales tax filings and other applicable tax compliance activities.
• Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures that protect company assets.
• Support compliance with lease accounting standards and applicable FAR/CAS requirements.
• Coordinate with outside CPA firms, insurance providers, and other financial partners.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial filings as applicable.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Job costing

Inventory control

Revenue recognition

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Communication

Analytical skills

Excel modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

BigFoot Staffing is seeking a Controller for a growing engineering and manufacturing company. Reporting to the CFO, you’ll oversee accounting operations, month-end close, and internal controls while partnering with project teams on cost tracking and revenue recognition.

The ideal candidate brings manufacturing accounting experience, FAR/CAS knowledge, 10+ years of experience, ERP experience (Epicor preferred), and advanced Excel skills. This is a hands-on leadership role.