SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller oversees the Company’s accounting practices and is responsible for ensuring adherence to company policies and U.S. GAAP. Responsible areas include AP/AR, CAPEX, Cash, tax filings, cost accounting, reporting and analysis. Works with executives and directors to enhance Company’s overall financial performance and business opportunities

ABOUT US

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hy personics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Accounting

  Responsible for overseeing the day to day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and U.S. GAAP. Actively seeks to improve efficiency and streamline processes. Participates in determining the Company’s standard billing rates and analysis. Oversees month end close process and proper revenue recognition.

• Tax Filing

  Implements financial and tax strategies to enhance Company’s financial performance and business opportunities. Files monthly use tax returns.

• Cost Accounting

  Responsible for program cost tracking and reporting, including supporting program managers in budget and profitability analysis. Oversees the program purchasing and approves high value

  purchase orders.

• Reporting and Analysis

  Supports timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist the President, Director of Operations, and the Board of Directors in performing their responsibilities.

• Ongoing Operational Duties

  Responsible for overseeing material and vendor selection, and capital equipment purchases.

• Contract Management

  Support negotiation and administration of Customer Contracts, from proposal development through CDRLs submittal.

• Coaching/Mentoring

  Actively leads in coaching and mentoring

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills
• Potential for 4 direct reports
• 5 > years in corporate setting
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders and increase shareholder value

  in a fast-paced environment

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.