Controller

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60+ years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI's key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!

Top Benefits (Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans)

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid working environment

We are excited to announce that we have an opening in ourClarksburg, MD office for a Controller for a multi-business line, international, shared services environment. This role reports to the CFO.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and strategic leadership to a shared service organization, including AP/AR/PR/GL and Financial Reporting.
• Own Cash Management, reporting and forecasting with an emphasis on maximizing cash flow.
• Manage audits including the annual financial audit.
• Manage the annual operating plan (budget) process and frequent forecasting of P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
• Establish accounting plans, goals, and policies that are consistent with established company-wide goals.
• Complete reports and analyses of departmental and area operations as requested by senior management.
• Review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports (i.e., annual financial forecasts); provide reports required by governmental regulations.
• Ensure accurate internal and external recording and reporting of financial transactions.
• Ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory, and Company procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's operating policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities can include interviewing, hiring, training and developing employees; creating effective staff plans - assigning and directing work; performance appraisals, rewarding and management of employee discipline when required; and addressing complaints and resolving conflicts. Active mentoring and development of staff is a critical element of the supervisory responsibilities to create a highly performing cohesive team.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 12-15 years' experience, 10+ in a manufacturing and services environment preferred.
• Experience in US Government Contracting industry required.
• Knowledge of financial reporting in a major international corporation required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - to include active listen, ability to consider varying views, options and perspectives.
• Top notch leadership/ management skills with the ability to identify and effectively address skill gaps.
• ERP Financial System experience (G/L, A/P, AR) required. SAP S/4 Hana highly preferred.
• Follow and abide by Code of Ethics, Compliance Manual and all Company policies, guidelines and practices but also embody and set the standard for other employees.

The annualized pay range for this role is $172,597-$220,541 USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 15%. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above. TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact talent acquisition at careers@thalesdsi.com.

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales Defense & Security, Inc., please call Human Resources at 202-961-1016.

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