Assistant Controller - Kratos Defense

Are you looking for an exciting career with an industry leading turbomachinery/jet engine aerospace engineering company with cutting edge products, unique niche markets, and a highly skilled expert workforce? Then you have come to the right place!

Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), a Kratos Turbine Technologies company, is a growing world-class turbomachinery company located in beautiful Jupiter, Florida USA, which employs 300 + engineers and technicians with over 4,000 combined years of aero engine (military and commercial), industrial, and space turbomachinery experience. With a deep bench of experience in each discipline, FTT has been growing steadily for 25 years. We specialize in next-generation technologies for aircraft engines, rocket turbopumps and industrial power equipment and focused on the development and production of small, affordable, high-performance jet engines for cruise missiles and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

We provide a one-stop shop with capabilities in design, aerodynamics, performance, heat transfer and secondary flow, rotor dynamics and bearing design, structural analysis and life predictions, manufacturing, testing, and field support. Our Turbine Technologies division also provides engineering services, testing services, and material solutions for military and commercial engines, space propulsion, and industrial power-producing applications.

Additional offices in Derby, UK and Wildau, Germany extend FTTs reputation for engineering excellence to the European marketplace and provide access to a European supply chain and next generation manufacturing capabilities.

Our parent company, Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, leverages cross-industry capabilities to deliver innovative, cost-saving solutions for all its customers.

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. FTT will require proof of status prior to employment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Preparing and consolidating financial statements.
• Establishing and maintaining internal controls.
• Managing all aspects of the general ledger.
• Treasury management.
• Providing monthly, quarterly, and year-end analyses.
• Coordinating or assisting with the budget process.
• Researching accounting issues for compliance with GAAP.
• Analyzing and reporting cost variances.
• Serving as a liaison to external auditors.
• Supervising accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general accountants.
• Preparing and/or reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, assisting with regulatory reporting.
• Project job cost accounting.
• Receives minimal instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
• Uses office-automated systems to input data and generate reports.
• Checks and verifies cost accounting, account payable records, prepares invoices and vouchers, types, files, posts ledger and general journal entries, and/or balances accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Reconcile different accounts.
• Works on difficult assignments that require judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
• Applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
• Other job duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Yes.

• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in international multicurrency transaction.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (strong working knowledge of Excel).
• Organized, accurate, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter.
• Deltek Costpoint or Similar ERP system experience.
• Commercial and International Accounting experience is strongly desired.
• Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including training, reviewing and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment and changes, and more.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with peers and supervisors, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in accounting.
• 5 +years experience with progressive accounting /financial reporting.
• Federal Government contract accounting experience is a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office/open cubicle environment.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.