WLCT790 - Controller (Finance)
Exciting Opportunity: Controller
About Ward Leonard:
Ward Leonard, a Fairbanks Morse Defense Company, is an industry-leading provider of electric motor, generator, control, and service solutions critical to Naval applications for more than 120 years. Located in Thomaston, Connecticut, Ward Leonard has worked hard to build a reputation as being a trusted name in powering the defense industry. This trust within the market is not possible without the continued hard work, commitment, and dedication of our team who respect the importance of what we do and the impact it has on the servicemen and women.
Position: Controller
As the Controller, you'll play a pivotal role in financial reporting, accounting, and consolidations. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead key financial initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the company's growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and continuously improve financial reports and metrics, driving process improvement.
- Collaborate with leadership to explain results, manage projects, and identify operational improvements.
- Coordinate and manage annual budget and forecasting processes.
- Oversee analyses of acquisitions, investments, and real estate considerations.
- Support policy-making decisions to enhance sales, productivity, and cost reduction.
- Manage capital acquisition approval process and monitor spending versus approved project budgets.
- Maintain and develop financial team members through recruitment, training, and coaching.
- Oversee financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Provide financial analysis tools for programs, capital expenditures, and special projects.
- Lead internal and external audits and coordinate audit requirements.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting to Corporate, including financial statements and metrics.
- Exercise tight control and reporting of working capital and cash to ensure adherence to budgeted targets.
Requirements:
- Thrive in a fast-paced private equity environment focused on driving EBITDA growth.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA desirable.
- DCAA (Defense Contractor Audit Agency) experience helpful
- Minimum five years of experience in finance/accounting in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong expertise in GAAP and recent changes.
- ERP systems experience.
- Exposure to PowerBI and Hyperion helpful
- Project Management experience beneficial.
- Microsoft Office guru, especially Excel.
- Previous successful leadership and supervisory experience required.
- Experience in Government Accounting standards and regulations is a plus.
About Fairbanks Morse Defense:
At Fairbanks Morse Defense, we power the world forward by delivering reliable power solutions to the military, industrial businesses, and communities. With a legacy of over 125 years, we continue to innovate critical power systems and solutions globally.
About Arcline Capital:
Arcline Investment Management, with $8.9B in capital commitments, is a growth-oriented private equity firm headquartered in San Francisco, CA. They invest in niche, technology-driven businesses in high-value industries such as defense, aerospace, industrial technology, life sciences, energy transition, and specialty materials.
