What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Elray Search, LLC?
Assistant Controller - Join Our Mission in Aerospace Innovation!
Are you ready to take your accounting career to new heights? We're looking for a detail-oriented financial professional to join our collaborative team that's making a real impact in the aerospace and defense sector!
Who We Are
Founded by a small team of visionaries, we've grown into a collaborative organization of specialists serving as trusted partners to clients in defense, space, and civilian markets. Our teams of technical, operational, and R&D experts are connected by our shared mission to advance innovations in aerospace. Together, we provide a full-cycle portfolio that includes engineering support, systems integration, safety protocols, rapid prototyping, manufacturing, and related logistics services.
Your Role
Based in our Huntsville facility, you'll be the right hand to our Corporate Controller, leading a talented team while ensuring our financial operations run smoothly. You'll apply your accounting expertise to support programs that require precision and reliability across aerospace, defense, and civilian applications.
What You'll Do
- Lead a team of 4-5 accounting professionals handling AP, payroll, and billing
- Apply expertise in revenue recognition for government and commercial contracts
- Prepare and manage incurred cost submissions that keep our government projects compliant
- Develop clear connections between financial statements that inform strategic decision-making
- Serve as backup to the Controller to ensure continuity in financial operations
- Collaborate with project teams to align financial reporting with technical deliverables
- Identify and implement process improvements as we continue to grow
What You Bring to the Team
- Accounting degree and 5 years of relevant financial experience
- Advanced Excel skills with ability to connect and analyze financial statements
- Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail
- Leadership experience managing accounting teams
- Experience with government contracts is highly valuable
- Understanding of test and measurement processes in a technical environment
- Commitment to excellence in a mission-critical industry
The Perks of Our Orbit
- Comprehensive package supporting both you and your family
- Robust bonus structure to reward your contributions
- Unlimited PTO to recharge whenever you need
- Competitive health coverage for peace of mind
- 401K match to secure your future
- Fitness reimbursements to keep you at your best
- Pet Insurance for your furry family members
- Good Grades Program to support your children's educational success
- Corporate Giving & Volunteer Programs with ample opportunities to lead community initiatives
- Professional Growth opportunities to lead critical projects at the forefront of the aerospace sector
- Be part of a team where your work directly contributes to space exploration
- Collaborative environment where innovation is celebrated
Ready to have your accounting career take flight? Apply today and join us as we create technology that's literally out of this world!
To Apply: Send us your resume and tell us why you're interested in joining our aerospace and defense financial team!
Note: Background check and drug screen required prior to hire. US citizenship is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000