Controller
The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America (Amca) is modernizing the critical component supply chain in aerospace and defense. We develop, manufacture, and certify new engineered parts to solve flight-critical quality issues and win preferred status on emerging programs and missions. We recently acquired our first target, Electro-Mech Components, and are actively sourcing additional targets. We are backed by top venture capital firms and are recruiting our early team.
Our Controller will rapidly improve financial reporting and operational tracking of all Amca acquisitions, producing and delivering data that will drive real-time decision-making and rapid operational improvement.
Key attributes / qualifications :
- Expert in accounting, bookkeeping, financial statement reporting, financial and data analysis, networking capital management, audit, tax, payroll and compliance
- CPA with strong proficiency in U.S. GAAP accounting, with ability to connect accounting principles to economic insights
- Must be proficient in Excel, QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, and other ERP systems
- Ability to synthesize data, draw key conclusions, and aid in key decisions
- Thorough understanding of accounting for manufacturing-based business prior experience in aerospace and defense is a plus
- Humble attitude, relentless work ethic, and passion for solving problems
- Familiar with cost accounting and inventory management
- Experience in systems implementations
- Communication skills :
- Quick on their feet
- Clear and succinct
- Distill and explain complex concepts
- Thoughtfully convicted and decisive
Key responsibilities :
Ability to own financial reporting (US GAAP), for Amca and acquired companies, with ability to use QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online (and ERPs such as NetSuite); candidate will aid in transitioning acquired companies from Desktop to Online and automating processes (payroll, invoices, payables, taxes, etc.)Amca will be acquiring small-scale companies with poor financial reporting and operational tracking. Candidate must have the ability to identify deficiencies and implement solutionsInvolved in most operational finance workstreams, including net working capital management, budget tracking, RFQ / PO / sales tracking, KPI aggregation and analysis, payroll, daily / weekly cash reconciliation, tax, and moreImplement an accounting infrastructure that consolidates multiple entities and can seamlessly integrate new acquisitionsAssist in development of financial models, forecasting, scenario planning, and capital allocationImplement proper accounting processes and procedures, with ability to get Amca audit-readyDevelop and maintain internal controls and policies to ensure compliance and data integrityPartner with Head of Finance to evaluate and implement finance systems and automation toolsThis position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.
The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories : race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran and / or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.