STR
Controller, Vice President of Accounting
Woburn, MA · Exec · Full-time
No sponsorship$290k-$330kDetected 11 days ago
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About the role
- STR is seeking an experienced and highly qualified Controller to lead our accounting team and oversee all accounting operations and internal controls within the organization. This role requires a hands-on financial leader with a strong background as a Controller, CPA credentials, and substantial experience in both private and public company environments.
- Experience in the aerospace and defense industry is highly preferred, though not required. This role requires additional in-office presence expected during close periods in the Woburn, MA office.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of 10+ accounting professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
- support DCAA audit requirements as necessary
- Manage and enhance the monthly and quarterly accounting close, including detailed oversight and analysis of balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and proper reconciliation
- Own the preparation and review of complex technical accounting memorandums, policy documentation, and support for new or unusual transactions
- Support proposal development and forward pricing efforts by providing accurate financial modeling, rate forecasts, and margin analysis for bids and contracts
- Support and advise management on financial decisions, process improvements, and risk mitigation strategies
- Play a lead role in building scalable financial infrastructure, including systems/controls enhancements, process documentation, and audit readiness to support future strategic alternatives
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP and government contracting regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and CAS; support DCAA audit requirements as necessary
- Develop public-company-grade reporting processes and the team's ability to produce high-quality disclosures as the company's obligations evolve
- Partner closely with the CFO and executive leadership team on all accounting matters
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with current CPA
- Minimum of 15 years of finance experience with progressively responsible accounting roles, including at least 5 years serving as a Controller or in a comparable senior leadership position
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP
- Knowledge and expertise with POC accounting and EAC preparation
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required
Nice to have
- This role requires a hands-on financial leader with a strong background as a Controller, CPA credentials, and substantial experience in both private and public company environments.
- Experience in the aerospace and defense industry is highly preferred, though not required.
- This role requires additional in-office presence expected during close periods in the Woburn, MA office.
- You will be responsible for the management and development of the financial accounting team of 10+ employees, oversight of financial accounting, technical accounting, cost accounting, accounting strategy, and tax.
- You'll take ownership of the monthly and quarterly accounting close processes and balance sheet oversight, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Accounting)
- Aerospace and defense industry experience
- Government contract accounting and experience with SEC reporting are a significant plus
Compensation
- The salary range listed is based on external market data.
- $290,000-$330,000
- Manage analysis of actual quarterly and annual financial results of operation, balance sheets, and cash flows, including aligning such analysis with STR's FP&A process, KPIs and non-GAAP metrics
- Oversee the review and finalization of annual incurred cost submissions to government agencies and support government audit processes
- Collaborate with the Internal Audit leader to leverage select elements of the annual internal audit plan and scope with the independent auditor's external audit of the annual STR financial statements
Benefits
- Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.
- STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members.
Equal opportunity
- STR is an equal opportunity employer.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, for which U
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