Assistant Corporate Controller

Location: Onsite near Thousand Oaks, CA

Fulltime Direct Employment
W2 with full benefits

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $148,891 - $211,365 + bonus and benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Summary

We are seeking an accomplished Assistant Corporate Controller to join our high-performing Corporate Accounting team.  Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this position is responsible for managing accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and supporting SEC reporting, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and government compliance requirements.  The Assistant Controller will work closely with executive management, internal and external auditors, and other cross-functional leaders across the organization.

This position offers high visibility across the organization and requires both strong technical accounting expertise and proven team leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Lead and develop the Corporate Accounting team, ensuring effective execution of responsibilities and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to GAAP, SOX and FAR/CAS government requirements.  This includes reviewing and approving monthly journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support SEC reporting, including the preparation of financial information for forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Proxy Statements.
• Support consolidation of domestic and international subsidiaries, including foreign currency considerations.
• Oversee accounting for inventory and fixed assets, cost accounting, equity-based compensation, overhead rates, and project accounting, with specific application to government contract requirements (CAS).
• Support post M&A integration activities, including consolidation of financial results, alignment of accounting policies, and integration of systems and controls.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors, supporting quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and coordinate with IT to ensure effective operation of ERP and reporting systems.
• Support audits from government agencies and tax authorities, including DCAA, Department of State, IRS, and state-level agencies.
• Monitor developments in accounting and regulatory standards to ensure continued compliance.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's  degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• CPA designation or MBA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive corporate accounting experience, or 7+ years with combination of corporate and public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred)
• 5+ years in accounting leadership roles, successfully leading teams in complex organizations.
• Experience in supporting SEC reporting required; proven track record supporting filings for a publicly traded company.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, and government contract accounting (FAR/CAS).
• Experience with consolidation of foreign entity with local functional currency
• Experience supporting M&A transactions, including purchase accounting and post-close integrations.
• Knowledge of income tax accounting and equity-based compensation.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud (Oracle EPM, FCCS, ARCS a plus).

Additional Requirements

• Effective leader and people manager with demonstrated ability to mentor and build teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging across all organizational levels and with external stakeholders.
• Self-directed with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Advanced Excel and strong ERP/financial systems proficiency.
• Excellent accounting research and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Unquestionable integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class. EEO/AA/MFDV

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