Leonardo DRS
Controller
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Largo, FL, US, 33773
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience Or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
- Demonstrated expertise in government cost accounting in a regulated environment
- Thorough knowledge of accounting practices, procedures, and financial reporting
- Understanding of governmental regulations and reporting requirements
- Advanced proficiency with an ERP (Deltek/CostPoint), Power BI, and Microsoft Excel
- Proven ability to interpret complex financial/budgetary reports and drive actionable insights
- Experience overseeing or partnering with Canada-based accounting operations preferred
Full description
Job ID: 115931
The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.
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Business Unit: Naval Electronics
Location: Twin Cities, MN / Johnstown, PA / Largo, FL
Career Functional Area: Finance
Telework Type: Hybrid
Schedule: 9/80
Travel Requirement: Domestic and International (Canada) - approximately 10%
Job Summary
As the Controller, you will lead the accounting organization and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across the Naval Electronics Business Unit.
Job Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Governance
- Monitor accounting policies and procedures; recommend improvements aligned to business needs and evolving regulations
- Consult with Senior Management; participate in establishing and implementing major departmental goals and objectives
- Establish accounting plans, goals, and policies consistent with company-wide priorities
- Support and reinforce organizational mission, values, and culture; serve as a trusted resource on accounting matters
- Mentor and develop leaders and team members to build capability and continuity
Financial Reporting, Compliance, and Audit
- Oversee preparation of daily, monthly, annual, and periodic financial statements and required tax reporting
- Ensure external submissions/filings are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule
- Ensure accounting records and reporting remain compliant with GAAP and applicable government regulations
- Serve as a liaison with external auditors and applicable regulatory authorities
- Ensure internal and external recording/reporting of financial transactions is accurate and well-controlled
- Ensure accounting activities follow established legal, regulatory, and company procedures
Cost Accounting and Analytics
- Lead and support government cost accounting requirements and reporting expectations
- Conduct cost analysis, ratio and trend analysis, and other comparative examinations
- Review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports (including annual forecasts)