Senior Manager, Controller

TRIUMPH; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumph Systems Electronics and Controls (SEC) is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting across two CT facilities—West Hartford and Windsor. You will lead staff, drive cost management, and ensure timely financial reporting with strong internal controls.

This role partners with operations to steer financial decision-making and efficiency. Based at West Hartford with travel to the Windsor site, you will manage month-end close, inventory valuation, fixed assets, and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.

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.

Skills

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Leadership

Communication

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

MBA or CMA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Epicor

Job description

Business Overview

Triumph Systems Electronics and Controls (SEC) is a leading independent aerospace fuel‑system 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 world’s most demanding aerospace applications.

Business Overview

Triumph Systems Electronics and Controls (SEC) is a leading independent aerospace fuel‑system 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 world’s 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 environmentPrior 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

• Based primarily at West Hartford, CT facility, with regular travel (approximately 25–40%) 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

Work Environment

• Based primarily at West Hartford, CT facility, with regular travel (approximately 25–40%) 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

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