Corporate Controller (2745)

About Us : Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.

S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.

From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation.

By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.

S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries.

Job Summary :

Responsible for the direct financial and accounting support for the entire organization and reports to the company CFO. This includes but is not limited to : general accounting at month end, P&L balance sheet and Cash Flow reviews throughout the month and at month end / quarter end, integration activities, audit support, tax, and partnering closely with FP&A and the General Managers at the facilities.

Primary Responsibilities :

Below are the highest priority responsibilities performed in this position monthly.

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

• Quarterly reporting packs
• Monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
• Maintenance of monthly Cash Flow statement
• Month end closing Inter Company Revenue, Cost reconciliation.
• Monthly Sales & Use Tax Returns
• Treasury Management Administrative support across all locations
• Integration of processes and systems and processes
• Direct management
• Ability to collaborate closely and partner with finance peers in FP&A, Element’s Corporate Accounting Team, and Collections
• Drive Process Improvement across the company
• Align the six labs to adhere to policies and procedures that have been set forth by the London finance team
• Support any M&A activities as they arise
• Manages staff accountants on a daily basis

Required Education and Experience :

• Must be a US Citizen and able to pass a drug test and background check
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA required
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in multi-site / location financial & accounting support
• 5 years of experience as a Controller
• Must have experience as a head controller for a stand-alone company

Knowledge and Skills :

• Ability to read and interpret balance sheet and financial data, read, and respond to email communications, and effectively communicate to small and large groups.
• Ability to reconcile balance sheet accounts, calculate required items for tax returns, as well as basic calculations required to analysis the business.
• Possess solid P&L and general ledger account analysis skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to process and effectively manage multiple tasks / priorities without direct supervision. Effective leadership, prioritization skills, and the ability to influence and direct operations.
• Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of accounting and financial principles.
• Demonstrated problem resolution skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel)
• Microsoft Dynamics is a plus
• Ability to remain calm when faced with mounting pressure related to deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership skills that foster open upward and downward communication built on mutual respect.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, data and details furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Well-developed oral and written communication skills to meet a variety of communication needs.
• Ability to interface with internal and external clients
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Must be a team player

Requirements :

Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time; some overnight travel may be required.

Our Culture

Given the importance of the work we do, we hold ourselves to a higher standard. As a result, the Element U.S Space & Defense environment is one where people are committed to excellence and working together to accomplish common goals.

Our culture is defined by trust, valuing our employees, respect for each other, unity as a team, quality customer service, and training and development of our team for ongoing success.

Our goal is to foster an environment where our employees are motivated to break barriers and conceptualize ideas that support our customers’ goals of getting their products ready to deliver to market.

We recognize hard work, and we reward performance!

Diversity Statement

We always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our business.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work-related criteria and without regard for the following : age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.