Strategic Finance Controller – Aerospace & Defense

Talentify; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Bonus

Paid holidays

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Controller in Goleta, CA to serve as the senior financial leader for aerospace and defense programs, overseeing standard costing, cost accounting, and the financial close. You will partner with the Business Manager and leadership to drive profitability, cash flow, and strategic decisions.

The role requires 7+ years of progressive financial leadership in manufacturing, experience with DoD contract structures, and strong skills in Oracle ERP, Hyperion/HFM, and Power BI. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive financial leadership within manufacturing with exposure to standard costing and operational finance.
• Prior experience as a Business Controller, Plant Controller, or senior FP&A leader.
• Demonstrated success operating in a decentralized, high-accountability business model.
• Strong understanding of inventory, absorption, cost accounting, and working capital management.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical capability.
• Ability to identify AI use cases and critically evaluate AI outputs.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Business Manager and leadership on financial strategy.
• Model ROI, risk, and scenarios for new DoD programs.
• Lead the annual operating plan and monthly forecasts.
• Conduct monthly reviews of sales, margins, overhead, absorption, and cash.
• Own standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and cost accounting.
• Collaborate with Operations to improve productivity and material efficiency.
• Ensure timely close and accurate revenue recognition.
• Lead audit remediation and continuous improvement of financial processes.

Skills

Financial leadership

Standard costing

Program profitability

Operational finance

Financial modeling

AI use cases

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Hyperion/HFM

Power BI

Job description

Talentify is seeking a Controller in Goleta, CA to serve as the senior financial leader for aerospace and defense programs, overseeing standard costing, cost accounting, and the financial close. You will partner with the Business Manager and leadership to drive profitability, cash flow, and strategic decisions.

The role requires 7+ years of progressive financial leadership in manufacturing, experience with DoD contract structures, and strong skills in Oracle ERP, Hyperion/HFM, and Power BI. U.S.