Assistant Controller

The Opportunity:

The Assistant Controller will oversee day-to-day financial accounting and reporting activities of the company, ensuring compliance with accounting regulations and reporting requirements. This role will be responsible for maintaining accounting records and ensure compliance as well as leading the monthly financial close/reporting process.

Our Technology:

Safran Federal Systems provides Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (R-PNT) solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, defense organizations and their contractors. Safran Federal Systems is authorized to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects, in addition to supporting strategic partnerships for key defense PNT technologies. 

How I will contribute:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
• Maintain accounting records and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or other relevant accounting standards.
• Lead the monthly financial close/reporting process, including compilation of internal financial statements for management and external reporting requirements to approved parties.
• Create forecasts and other ad-hoc reports upon request to support informed decision-making by senior management.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Review and approve vendor payments weekly.
• Supervise and lead a team of staff accounting professionals.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities, provide guidance, and evaluate performance.
• Foster a positive work environment and facilitate team development.
• Support internal and external audits as conducted by Controller.
• Cultivate a good internal control culture to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Liaison with Controller to support strategy and vision of the company.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial data accuracy and completeness.

What you bring to the role: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or related field with a proven track record in a supervisory or managerial role.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (GAAP, IFRS, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, expertise in Microsoft Excel and PowerBI preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

About Safran Federal Systems 

Safran Federal Systems has been awarded as a Winner of the Rochester Metro Area Top Workplaces 2024 Award. 

In 2022, Safran acquired Orolia, now Safran Trusted 4D, the world leader in Resilient PNT. At the intersection of critical infrastructure and national defense, Safran Trusted 4D solutions govern and protect the integrity of systems that shape the world. In early 2019, Orolia Defense & Security spun off as a separate entity from its parent company Orolia, with the mission of providing resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, U.S. Defense organizations, and their contractors.

In August of 2019, Safran Federal Systems acquired Talen-X, a U.S. company specializing in advanced GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Simulation solutions and Interference, Detection, and Mitigation (IDM) technologies. Talen-X's portfolio was an ideal fit and has helped to enhance Safran FS's overall offerings. The acquisition enabled Talen-X's existing resources, operations and capabilities to be scaled and accelerated to better support the warfighter. Read the press release here. 

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Safran Federal Systems operates as a proxy-regulated company, Free of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). As such, Safran FS Defense & Security is approved to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects and is positioned to support strategic partnerships in the development of key PNT technologies for the defense market. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice