Operations Controller (Controller, Sr. Manager)

Bring your passion for space! Redwire is accelerating humanity’s expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations. Where dreams and reality collide and the output is, out of this world. At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown. Join us on our mission to expand humanity’s presence in space. Summary: Redwire Space is looking for an Operations Controller Finance/Accounting experience to support our Space Missions business unit out of our Littleton, CO location. The Operations Controller plays a key role within both operations and finance organizations. The position is responsible for partnership with executive business group leadership to drive comprehensive understanding of cost performance and planning at multiple domestic facilities. The role will be both a strategic thinker and an individual tactical contributor comfortable with influencing and educating multiple levels within the organization to achieve results. The role is a key partner with each general manager, driving performance review and delivering recommendations for cost optimization strategies. The position is responsible for the business unit’s financial operations and reporting, including, but not limited to, budget and forecast preparation, monthly financial reviews, presenting monthly results to operational leadership, program financial performance (including bid and proposal support), cash management and ensuring operational controls are adhered to. This position directly supervises project control staff. Management responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employee(s); planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employee(s); addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly, weekly, quarterly and annual financial and operational reports as needed; including, but not limited to statement of income, statement of cash flows, weekly and monthly project cost detail, labor efficiency reporting, etc.
• Report to senior management on monthly variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances at a BU level, site level, department level, and project level.
• Interpret the business unit's financial results and other key business metrics and report on them to management and recommends actions for improvement.
• Forecast revenue recognition and report weekly and monthly to senior management.
• Review project data from project cost analysts (cost, EAC, ETC, revenue recognition, variance reports, deadline compliance, milestones, etc.) for financial impact on Business Unit P&L.
• Support the Financial Planning and Analysis function in the preparation of the business unit’s annual budget based upon the goals and business plans of the company.
• Support execution of operational SOX controls, ensuring compliance deadlines are met.
• Monitor, adjust, and communicate annual provisional indirect rates used for pricing and ETC development and track against actual indirect rates incurred. Identify trends and communicates variances between provisional and actual to management monthly, so that corrective actions may be taken timely.
• Support geographically dispersed teams, some travel required.
• Perform analysis of financial data that leads to operational improvement and cost reduction in all areas of the business unit.
• Provide financial analysis to evaluate special projects, programs, capital expenditures, product costing, etc. when necessary.
• Prepare the business unit’s capital budget requests and track expenditures against approved budget.
• Assure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals.
• Interface with outside auditors, from time to time, including our public accounting firm, DCAA, and insurance audits.
• Work with management team on project/proposal pricing and costs.
• Effectively present on complex topics to senior management.
• Exercise discretion and confidentiality when dealing with company financial records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Ideal Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with a minimum of 12 years of experience and a minimum of 4 or more years in a management capacity. Includes managing a range of experienced professionals, providing supervision, coaching and development.
• Experience working in Aerospace, DOD Prime and or Manufacturing experience.
• Experience with the Defense Contract Audit Agency, knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations requirements, and Cost Accounting Standards.
• Experience working in/with matrixed teams, remote teams, and distributed teams to determine and obtain key financial information, develop cost analysis, and provide recommendations to management.
• Experience with integrated enterprise accounting systems is required (i.e., Deltek Costpoint, or similar).
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Fifteen years of accounting or finance experience in the aerospace or manufacturing industries. Three years as an Assistant Controller or Division Controller. Five years as a people manager preferred.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
  
  

Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence. Don’t meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you’re excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. For Colorado positions: Pay Range $150,000 - $200,000 per year How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy) Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay. Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here