Controller

Job Description

Description:

Company Background & Summary

Votaw Precision Technologies is a trusted leader in the manufacturing of complex precision components, assemblies, and systems for the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, quality craftsmanship, and on-time delivery, Votaw supports some of the world’s most demanding programs through its advanced manufacturing capabilities. The company specializes in precision machining, fabrication, welding, and complex assembly operations for mission-critical applications. Votaw Precision Technologies is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering best-in-class solutions to its customers.

The Controller plays a mission-critical leadership role in supporting Votaw Precision Technologies’ financial health and strategic growth. Reporting to the VP-Finance & Integrated Operations, this position is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting while providing proactive financial insights to operational and executive leadership. The Controller serves as a key business partner to Operations and the COO, assists in Investor and lender reporting, and supports board-level reporting needs, helping drive companywide performance, transparency, and accountability in a highly regulated aerospace and defense manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions

Establish, direct, and maintain sound financial accounting practices and procedures, internal controls and management reporting systems.

Develop procedures, systems, and controls that monitor and ensure accuracy of inventories and assets of the company.

Manage the general ledger, site cost accounting, payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable functions as well as the consolidation process and financial reporting.

Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, including daily, monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.

Supports the preparation of financial packages for banks, lenders, and the Board of Directors.

Oversees cash management activities, including forecasting, accounts payable, receivables, disbursements, and treasury controls.

Analyzes financial performance to budget and forecast; proactively investigate and explain variances and recommend corrective actions.

Participates in pricing strategy, proposal development, and cost audits for government and commercial contracts.

Manages all aspects of project-based accounting, including job costing, margin tracking, milestone billing, and revenue recognition.

Partners with Program Management to ensure accurate cost-to-complete estimates and Program Profitability Status (PPS) reviews.

Supervise general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and reconciliations to ensure data integrity and financial accuracy.

Ensure internal controls are maintained and continually improved to support audit readiness and compliance with GAAP, FAR, DFARS and other regulatory requirements.

Assists VP-Finance in developing and mentoring the finance team; promotes a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

Monitor and maintain the company’s fixed asset records, including capital tracking and depreciation schedules.

Lead the annual audit process with external auditors and government auditors (DCAA/DCMA).

Lead the tax filing process along with tax advisors on audit and tax compliance matters. Lead all shareholders filing and compliance activities.

Responsible for the filing and adherence to all sales and payroll taxes.

Assists HR and benefits administration with financial aspects of benefit enrollment, billing, and reporting.

Drives improvements in financial systems, reporting processes, and data analysis tools.

Lead the accounting integration of acquired companies.

Provides due diligence and support to the VP-Finance for potential mergers and acquisitions, including data collection and financial modeling.

Supports strategic projects and provides financial leadership for company initiatives as directed by the VP-Finance.

Other duties as assigned.

Occasional travel may be required.Requirements:

Qualifications and Skills

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.

Experience in project-based manufacturing; ideally in aerospace, defense or other government contracting environments.

Knowledge of FAR, DFARS and other government accounting compliance requirements.

10+ years of progressively responsible accounting and finance experience, including controllership role.

Experience with GAAP financials, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning and analysis.

Experience with job cost costing, program financial management, and milestone-based revenue recognition.

Skilled in ERP systems and financial tools; advanced Excel proficiency.

Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, manage competing priorities, and influence across departments.

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Commendable knowledge for managing financial expectations, highlighting risks, and uncovering opportunities.

Must be well-versed in understanding core business needs and prioritizing conflicting demands while driving financial processes for business optimization.

Hold favorable negotiating strategy to support external cost reductions for capital expenditure projects as a shared resource for internal stakeholders.

Ability to recognize leadership across the organization and provide mentorship for professional growth.

Self-starter with the ability to pivot and successfully adapt in a constantly changing environment.

Ability to work under pressure within a complex, high growth organization.

Hold an ability to be involved and curious by spending time on the shop floor to understand the business in greater detail; seeks to make improvements and strengthen partnerships through relationships and comprehension.

Ability to teach and mentor operational consequences of decisions (incorporate lessons learned into future decision making).

Preferred:

Exposure to growth-stage operations, private equity, or capital markets.

Familiarity with AS9100/ISO quality standards.

Experience with government and customer audits.

Prior experience supporting M&A due diligence efforts, including integration planning and financial evaluation.

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Votaw Precision Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.

Full-time