Corporate Finance Controller in Havelock, North Carolina at Adams Communication & Engineering Technology, Inc.

Position Summary

The Corporate Finance Controller is responsible for leading ACET's corporate accounting and financial management functions while ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all financial operations. This position oversees corporate accounting activities, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close processes, audit readiness, tax support activities, and enterprise financial governance.

The Controller serves as a strategic financial leader, partnering with executive leadership to provide accurate financial information, strengthen internal controls, improve financial processes, and support sustainable organizational growth. The ideal candidate possesses strong accounting expertise, leadership skills, and experience supporting government contracting, manufacturing, and service-based operations.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Accounting Leadership

• Lead and manage all corporate accounting functions, including general ledger, reconciliations, fixed assets, accruals, and financial controls.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Provide leadership and oversight to accounting personnel and support staff.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within accounting and finance operations.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Develop executive-level financial reporting packages and dashboards.
• Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to executive leadership.
• Monitor key financial metrics, profitability, cash flow, and working capital performance.
• Support strategic planning through financial analysis and forecasting.

Month-End and Year-End Close

• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of account reconciliations.
• Review journal entries, accruals, and financial adjustments.
• Coordinate cross-functional close activities with operations, procurement, HR, AP, and AR teams.
• Continuously improves close cycle efficiency and accuracy.

Audit Readiness and Compliance

• Serve as the primary financial lead for external audits and financial reviews.
• Maintain audit-ready financial records and support documentation.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and government compliance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support DCAA, DCMA, and other government-related audit requirements as applicable.

Tax Preparation Support

• Coordinate with external tax advisors and accounting firms.
• Support preparation of federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Ensure accurate reporting and maintenance of tax-related documentation.
• Monitor changes in tax regulations and assess organizational impacts.
• Assist with sales and use tax compliance where applicable.

Enterprise Financial Governance

• Establish and monitor enterprise financial policies and procedures.
• Strengthen internal controls and risk management practices.
• Ensure consistency across all business units and operating divisions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.
• Provide financial guidance to senior leadership on business decisions, investments, and operational strategies.
• Assist with merger, acquisition, novation, and corporate restructuring activities as required.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA designation preferred.

Experience

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 5+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior financial leadership role.
• Experience managing financial reporting, audits, and accounting operations.
• Government contracting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or professional services organizations preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (Costpoint preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Knowledge of government contracting regulations and DCAA compliance preferred.

**All candidates must be a U.S. Citizen to apply**

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.

ACET is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.