Vice President, Corporate Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working for a Global Technology Leader?

At Aviat Networks, we take great pride in hiring a workforce that is committed to supporting and strengthening our values and attributes. If you are a results-oriented, customer centric and innovative thinker who also takes pride in personal and professional integrity, Aviat Networks is the ideal next step in your career. We are looking for people who love to solve problems, enjoy change, and know how to have fun so come and join a dynamic team that strives to bring communications to the world.

Aviat Networks is the world’s largest independent supplier of wireless transmission systems. We are recognized worldwide for cutting-edge 5G, backhaul, networking solutions and services. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Aviat Networks to build, expand, and upgrade their voice, data, and video solutions

About the Role : The VP, Corporate Controller will lead our worldwide accounting operations and ensure the highest standards of financial integrity, compliance, and operational excellence. Reporting to the CFO, this role is critical to shaping the global finance strategy, managing internal and external reporting, driving process improvements, and leading a high-performing, geographically distributed team. As the Corporate Controller, you will own the global close and consolidation process, oversee compliance with US GAAP, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. You will partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Operations to support corporate initiatives, M&A integration, and system implementations. You will also be a key leader in scaling the finance function to support the company’s rapid growth and international expansion. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced accounting executive who thrives in dynamic, complex, and fast-paced global environments.

Responsibilities :

• Ensure the accounting teams are appropriately staffed and responsibilities adequately assigned to achieve success in day-to-day tasks as well as the monthly and quarterly reporting requirements. The success of this position is directly tied to the success of the team.
• Responsible for the development of and timely and accurate reporting of the financial statements and supplementary reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with US GAAP.
• Ensure an efficient and timely monthly and quarterly close process including preparation and review of quarterly documentation, package for corporate reporting including but not limited to financial statements, activity schedules, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standard in a complex project-based business environment.
• Overall responsibility for design and effectiveness of the system of internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Lead the review of business transactions and identify- appropriate accounting treatment including conducting accounting research, documenting rationale and conclusion, and preparing accounting entries.
• Maintain a balance sheet focus. Ensure the timely completion, review and documentation of all monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
• Detailed review and analysis of all key areas including revenue, cost of sales, A / R and unbilled receivables, Inventories, and unearned revenue.
• Work in sync with FP&A team on monthly and quarterly reporting to the executive team and Audit Committee of the board of directors.
• Fully responsible for the completion and success of the external audit process and quarterly reviews.
• Fully engage with other functional / departmental managers to understand all necessary aspects and needs of operational development and reporting
• Participate in M&A activity related to the due diligence requirements and then lead the accounting team in the integration activities after any M&A activity.
• Work with the CFO on special projects requiring detailed activity analysis.
• Responsible for mentoring and coaching direct and indirect reports.
• Other ad hoc projects as requested.

Qualifications & Competencies :

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