Strategic Manufacturing Finance Controller

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; East Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid Time Off

401K with match and profit sharing

Health and wellness benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Referral program

Competitive pay

Employee stock purchase plan

Inclusive & supportive culture

Job summary

Target Rock, a Curtiss-Wright business unit in East Farmingdale, NY, seeks a Business Controller to lead the finance function for a $200M operation with a 320-strong staff. You will partner with the General Manager and senior leadership to shape strategy, drive profitability, and enable growth.

You will champion financial planning, reporting, and continuous improvement while ensuring robust controls and compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA, CMA, MBA or other designation is asset.
• 10-15 years of progressive experience in finance & accounting leadership.
• 5-7 years of leadership experience in finance teams.
• Manufacturing experience; support for commercial and government business.
• Strong understanding of planning, reporting, cost accounting, internal controls.
• Knowledge of ASC 606, GAAP, SOX, CAS, FAR.
• ERP experience, preferably Oracle or similar.
• Advanced financial analysis & modeling capabilities.
• Excellent communication & business partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial guidance to support business objectives and growth.
• Partner with senior leaders to evaluate performance and identify opportunities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cash flow management.
• Deliver actionable insights through financial analysis, modeling, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, CAS, FAR, and corporate policies.
• Lead revenue recognition, compliance, risk management, and financial controls.
• Support contract and proposal evaluations with financial risk assessments.
• Oversee financial reporting and coordinate audit requirements.
• Provide ERP financial systems leadership across operations.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Business partnering

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CMA/MBA asset

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Target Rock, a Curtiss-Wright business unit in East Farmingdale, NY, seeks a Business Controller to lead the finance function for a $200M operation with a 320-strong staff. You will partner with the General Manager and senior leadership to shape strategy, drive profitability, and enable growth.

You will champion financial planning, reporting, and continuous improvement while ensuring robust controls and compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.