Assistant Accounting Controller

Position: Assistant Accounting Controller

Location: Davenport, Iowa (Hybrid)

Duration: Full-Time (Permanent Role)

Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial forecasts and provide weekly updates on projections.
• Analyze financial, operational, and commercial performance results to inform business decisions.
• Compile monthly and quarterly reporting packages for senior management review.
• Oversee month-end closing processes, account reconciliations, and inter-location coordination.
• Provide financial support for capital appropriation requests and evaluate project investments.
• Lead cost management initiatives by analyzing plant spending and cost-saving opportunities.
• Track, report, and evaluate cost savings projects across the organization.
• Drive financial analysis and process development for special projects and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls and corporate governance standards.
• Provide decision support on expenses, capital justifications, and investment analysis while implementing process improvements.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
• 7 years of finance experience within a publicly traded manufacturing corporation.
• Recent experience in Aviation or Defense.
• Strong background in manufacturing and cost accounting.
• Direct supervisory experience and team leadership skills.
• Proven success in plant-wide process improvements (inventory reduction, cost control, forecast accuracy).

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA (a plus).
• 5 years of Finance/Accounting experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with database querying and data analysis.
• Background in cost accounting and financial systems management.