Senior Manager, Controller

Triumph Group; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumph Group is seeking a Senior Manager, Controller to lead accounting across two CT facilities. You will oversee general ledger, cost, inventory, fixed assets, and payroll accounting, and drive timely close and consolidated reporting.

Partners with plant leadership to provide financial guidance, improve cost discipline, implement standard costing, and ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls. Regular travel between West Hartford and Windsor is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 8+ years progressive accounting/finance experience, including 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing accounting functions across multiple locations.
• Strong cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing financial processes.
• Supervisory/people management experience.
• ERP proficiency: SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Epicor.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling.
• GAAP and internal control expertise.
• Leadership and cross-site collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations for both facilities; general ledger, cost accounting, inventory, fixed assets, and payroll.
• Lead month-end and year-end closes and consolidate financial statements.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages with P&L analysis and variance reviews by facility.
• Manage standard costing, labor/material/overhead variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Partner with plant managers for financial guidance, cost analysis, and decision support.
• Oversee physical inventory counts and cycle counting across sites.
• Manage capital expenditure tracking, fixed asset accounting, and ROI analysis.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors; manage bank relationships.
• Identify opportunities to standardize processes and reporting across sites.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff at both locations.
• Support ERP and cost system implementations.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Cross-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

MBA or CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Epicor

Job description

Triumph Group

Senior Manager, Controller

Business Overview

Triumph Systems Electronics and Controls (SEC) is a leading independent aerospace fuelsystem supplier serving the entire life cycle of commercial, military, helicopter, and business jet markets, across design, development, manufacturing and aftermarket opportunities. With approximately 700 employees across three locations: West Hartford, CT; Windsor, CT; and Forest, OH, we design and manufacture advanced Thermal, Hydraulics & Actuation, Electronics, and Hydromechanical solutions that power some of the worlds most demanding aerospace applications.

Position Summary

The Controller will be responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial reporting functions across two manufacturing facilities in West Hartford and Windsor, CT. This role will lead a team of plant accounting staff, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and serve as a key financial business partner to plant and operations leadership at both sites. The Controller will play a critical role in driving cost management, process standardization, and financial discipline across both facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations for both manufacturing facilities, including general ledger, cost accounting, inventory, fixed assets, and payroll-related accounting
• Lead the month-end and year-end close process for both plants, ensuring timely and accurate consolidated financial statements
• Direct the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages, including P&L analysis, balance sheet reviews, and variance analysis by facility
• Manage standard costing, labor/material/overhead variance analysis, and inventory valuation across both sites
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across both facilities
• Partner with plant managers and operations leadership at each site to provide financial guidance, cost analysis, and support for operational decision-making
• Oversee physical inventory counts, cycle counting programs, and inventory reconciliation at both plants
• Manage capital expenditure tracking, fixed asset accounting, and ROI analysis for plant investments
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and bank/lender relationships related to the two facilities
• Identify opportunities to standardize processes, systems, and reporting across the two sites to improve efficiency and consistency
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate policy, and applicable state and local regulatory requirements
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff at both locations, including plant accountants and accounting clerks
• Support system implementations or upgrades (ERP, cost systems, etc.) impacting either facility
• Travel regularly between the two CT facilities to maintain visibility and support both teams

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including 3+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience managing accounting functions across multiple locations or facilities
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing financial processes
• Supervisory/people management experience
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Epicor, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling capability
• Deep understanding of GAAP and internal control frameworks
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across sites and functions

Preferred:

• CMA or MBA
• Experience in a multi-site or decentralized manufacturing organization
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience leading or supporting ERP implementations

Work Enviroment

Work Environment

• Based primarily at West Hartford, CT facility, with regular travel (approximately 2540%) to the second site
• Office-based with periodic time on the production floor for inventory counts and operational reviews
• Fast-paced, hands-on environment requiring strong cross-site coordination

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions, i.e., sitting, standing, bending, climbing, kneeling, lifting, pushing, carrying, etc.

• The ability to remain seated for long period of time while working on computer or editing.
• Long period of viewing data on a computer screen and/or on paper are a necessity.
• Ability to interact with a diversity of people and diverse levels of personnel.
• Ability to lift up-to 15 lbs. infrequently.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Triumph Group and all its divisions and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Triumph Group provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should [e-mail] request assistance. Include the title of the position and location in the subject line of your email so we may direct your email to the appropriate person. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

"An Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans" We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).