Senior Assistant Controller

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), a leading turbomachinery and jet engine aerospace engineering company based in Jupiter, Florida, is seeking an experienced senior accounting professional. This role leads monthly close, financial reporting, and compliance activities, supporting project accounting and audits with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and hands-on expertise with ERP systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and payroll accounting.
• Prepare business-unit financial reports, variance analyses, and management reporting packages.
• Support project accounting, job costing, revenue recognition, and project-margin analysis.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and respond to auditor requests.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to automate activities and improve accounting processes.
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting employees.
• Partner with engineering and project-management teams to review costs, estimates, change orders, and profitability.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

SOX compliance

Financial reporting

Close processes

Audits coordination

Leadership

Cross-functional communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

10+ years accounting experience

ERP and financial reporting systems

Deltek Costpoint

Federal Government contract accounting

Supervisory experience

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career with a leading turbomachinery and jet engine aerospace engineering company? At Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), we’re not just about cutting‑edge products; we’re about shaping the future of aerospace innovation. If you’re looking for a workplace that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and expertise, you’ve found your home!

Located in the stunning setting of Jupiter, Florida, FTT is a growing world‑class turbomachinery company with a vibrant team of over 300 engineers and technicians, bringing together more than 4,000 years of combined experience in aerospace (military and commercial), industrial, and space turbomachinery. For 25 years, we’ve been at the forefront of next‑generation technologies, specializing in rocket turbopumps, aircraft engines, and high‑performance jet engines for cruise missiles and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

At FTT, we offer a comprehensive suite of services including design, aerodynamics, performance, heat transfer, rotor dynamics and bearing design, structural analysis, manufacturing, testing, and field support. Our Turbine Technologies division also provides innovative engineering services, testing, and material solutions for military and commercial engines, space propulsion, and industrial power applications.

With additional offices in Derby, UK, and Wildau, Germany, we proudly extend our reputation for engineering excellence to the European marketplace, enhancing our access to cutting‑edge manufacturing capabilities and a robust supply chain.

Our parent company, Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, empowers us to leverage cross‑industry capabilities, delivering innovative and cost‑effective solutions that benefit our customers.

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export‑controlled technology. FTT will require proof of status prior to employment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Support and ensure high level of accuracy.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and payroll accounting.
• Prepare business‑unit financial reports, variance analyses, and management reporting packages.
• Support project accounting, job costing, revenue recognition, work‑in‑progress reporting, and project‑margin analysis.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and respond to auditor requests.
• Assist the Business Unit Controller with financial analysis and operational reviews.
• Identify accounting issues, control deficiencies, financial risks.
• Partner with engineering and project‑management teams to review project costs, estimates, change orders, and profitability.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to automate activities and improve accounting processes.
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting employees.
• Perform special projects assigned by the Business Unit Controller.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Yes.

Experience And Skills

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, and financial‑reporting principles. Conceptual understanding of differences between GAAP and IFRS is desired.
• SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit coordination. Financial reporting and general‑ledger management.
• Project accounting, job costing, revenue recognition, and contract accounting with prior experience with government accounting strongly desired.
• Financial‑statement preparation, account reconciliations, and journal‑entry review.
• Experience with managing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Experience reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements.
• Accuracy, integrity, organization, and professional judgment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Process improvement and automation.
• Analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional communication.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience. Prior public accounting or large company experience strongly desired.
• Proficiency with ERP and financial‑reporting systems; advanced Microsoft Excel. Prior experience with Deltek Costpoint strongly preferred.
• Federal Government contract accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Office/open cubicle environment.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion using common tools/equipment of the trade.
• Ability to lift, grasp, sit, stand, bend, type, and see computer screen.

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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