Controller

# Job Opening: Controller Company: CPI Aerostructures, Inc. Reference Code: C126 Salary Range: $141,000 - $191,000

## Job Description The Controller is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP. The Controller will be responsible for managing a team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including financial reporting, analytics to support cost reduction/avoidance, cost accounting, sales tax reporting, supervising payroll, general ledger preparation, year-end audit preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities. The Controller will have contact with the Companys senior-level management team, which requires strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal. The Controller will safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal auditors, controls, and checks across all departments.

## Essential Functions

• Review and direct the processing of all accounting functions, including cash receipts, disbursements, and daily cash banking requirements.
• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP tax filings.
• Handle the cost accounting and inventory valuation.
• Possess strong experience and knowledge with long-term governmental contract accounting and a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of corporate finance, accounting principles, tax laws, and regulatory requirements, especially ASC 606 and the principles of revenue recognition as they apply to government contracting.
• Demonstrate the ability to present financial, accounting, and operational information using relevant managerial reports, such as analysis of performance and profitability, to interpret data and trends, and to harness information to measure operational improvements.
• Demonstrate understanding of ERP systems and experience with systems implementations and upgrades.
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations.
• Oversee the Companys warranty and freight claims.
• Possess solid experience with public company reporting requirements, including 10-K, 10-Q, proxy, and other public company reporting.
• Maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, cost, budget, and actual expenditures.
• Possess strong Sarbanes-Oxley experience ensuring that we have an effective control environment and a very strong internal control structure overall.
• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Leverage strengths of the current accounting team members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities, and develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communication with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
• Direct external audits, including oversight and coordination of the external auditors and other similar type external groups.
• Establish system controls for new financial systems and develop procedures to improve existing systems.
• Interact with the Chief Financial Officer in matters pertaining to accounting issues.

## Qualifications

• Experience working for a public company (10-K) preferred.
• Aerospace industry experience preferred.
• 15+ years supervisory experience directly associated with financial reporting/general accounting.
• Bachelors Degree/CPA or equivalent education and work experience.

## Compensation The salary range for this position is: $141,000 - $191,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individuals skills, experience, qualifications, and other factors allowed by law. Individuals are not typically hired at or near the top of the salary range.

## How to Apply For immediate consideration for this position, please e-mail your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to employment@cpiaero.com. Please ensure that the Reference Code is included in your correspondence.

CPI Aero considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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