Controller

Liteye Systems Inc. is a rapidly growing world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of Counter UAV Systems (AUDS), Helmet Mounted Display Systems (HMD), Surveillance Radar and Thermal Imaging Products for use in a wide range of Defense and Homeland Security applications. Liteye is investing in our future and seeks a talented, results-driven Controller to lead the accounting function.  The Controller will operate in a fast-paced environment and play a critical role in the financial leadership of the company, with oversight of financial reporting and analysis, AR, AP, Payroll, GL, Treasury, Tax, and other functions. Candidates must be knowledgeable, self-motivated, and able to create new solutions to evolving challenges.

Job Duties:

Establishing and maintaining financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems

Overseeing the monthly and annual close process, including foreign entity consolidations, to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis

Oversight of day to day accounting activities (this position currently has one direct report) 

Maintaining and coordinating financial processes within the company’s ERP system, Deltek CostPoint

Managing cash resources though sound AR, AP, and related processes to ensure efficient cash management

Maintaining compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

Working with auditors, banks, tax accountants and other outside partners to ensure compliance processes are maintained

Managing cost pools and indirect rate processing.

Performing reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting across balance sheet accounts

Working with the leadership team and operations to provide business acumen and insight in support of business decisions and excellence in execution.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications for this position:

Prior experience in a related finance/accounting leadership position; candidates seeking a growth opportunity are encouraged to apply

Accounting experience in a federal government contracting environment, including experience with cost allocations and DCAA audits

Experience and proficiency with Deltek CostPoint

Manufacturing, inventory, and materials management experience

Minimum 10 years accounting experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA preferred

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated, independent financial professional to lead key financial processes with a high level of executive exposure and be a part of a dynamic, future-focused, growing growing company that takes pride in delivering high-tech solutions to the US military and other partners. We look forward to hearing from you!