Assistant Financial Controller

Electro Methods, Inc (EMI)

Job Title: Assistant Financial Controller

Department: Finance

Location: 330 Governors Hwy, South Windsor, CT 06074

Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8AM – 5PM standard work hours; On Site Daily

Job Req: 061

Electro Methods Inc. (a Stronvar Aerospace company) was founded in 1965 and has ~230 employees in its six-facility campus located in South Windsor, Connecticut. EMI is a leading Tier One supplier of critical Fabricated Assemblies to aero-engine OEMs. Over its history it has established an extensive portfolio of aero engine parts supplied to 65 different aero engine platforms across Commercial, Defense and Industrial applications.

EMI has an extensive range of integrated manufacturing processes including 16 independent NADCAP approvals. Its main capabilities are the bi-metallic welding, fabrication, machining and application of special processes to an extensive range of exotic aerospace alloys.

Stronvar Aerospace acquired EMI in February 2025. Led by CEO Craig Gallagher (former founder and CEO of MB Aerospace) and CFO Gregor Goodwin (former CFO of MB Aerospace), Stronvar has a strategic plan to build a high-performing group serving the aero-engine supply chain.

The acquisition marks a new chapter for EMI as Stronvar invests into the business to support its exciting growth trajectory in support of its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers and to help EMI expand its capabilities, increase capacity and further develop its highly skilled workforce in partnership with EMI’s existing management team.

Stronvar Aerospace is supported with an investment from Blackstone’s private equity fund, leveraging Blackstone’s expertise in the sector and strong history in scaling high-performing enterprises.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join this outstanding team.

Job Description:

The Assistant Controller will report to the VP Finance and is responsible for coordinating all daily general accounting functions including Accounts payable, Accounts Receivable, inventory, month end closing, general ledger maintenance, payroll, inventory and year end audit support. Additionally, this position will support the VP Finance and/or Site President in monthly cost analysis and annual budgeting process. 

The Assistant Controller will start as an individual contributor with the opportunity to develop into a leadership role as the company grows.

What you will do:

• Lead and coordinate all daily general accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Month end closing, General ledger maintenance and Weekly Payroll

• Responsible for month end and year end closing processes within the department

• Prepare standalone financial statements in conformance with US GAAP; Develop and implement accounting procedures to comply with GAAP and audit standards

• Review, reporting, & analysis of inventories, inventory reserves, and the review and or posting of inventory receipts and inventory adjustments including ensuring all work orders are completed, posted and variances reviewed.

• Execute weekly employee payroll and review employee time keeping

• Monitor material cost of sales throughout the month and prepare monthly cost of sales analysis.
• Coordinate annual physical count of all inventories including reconciliation to the G/L balances.

• Responsible for reconciling or coordinating reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts on Monthly basis for key accounts and quarterly basis for non-key accounts

• Assist with annual budget preparation and analysis as requested by VP Finance

• Support VP Finance with monthly financial analysis and forecasting as needed

• Ad hoc other duties/projects as assigned by VP Finance and/or Site President

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA and/or CPA is highly desired.

·        Minimum 5 years in Accounting role showing increasing responsibility/progression required; Prior experience as a people leader is preferred; Previous experience in FP&A role is also preferred

·        Previous experience in manufacturing finance role required; Aerospace & Defense industry experience is preferred

• High level of integrity, and the ability to project an image of trust and reliability

·        Strong attention to detail

·        Flexibility with work hours during high volume workload periods like month end closing, annual budget and year end audit

·        Organized and have ability to prioritize multiple projects; often needed to meet tight deadlines

·        Able to work in a team environment

·        Must be proficient with MS office suite, specifically excel, word, outlook and powerpoint

·        Prior Experience in complex MRP/ERP environment required, Prior experience with ERP implementation or ERP optimization highly desired

·        Ability to utilize analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report and present findings.

What we Offer:

• Competitive Salary

• Health Care Benefits

• Bonus Plan

• Disability & Life Insurance

• 401K Plan

• Opportunities for advancement

• Paid holidays