Reference #: CON0378
Sechan Electronics is a 100% Employee Owned organization that provides products and services to the aerospace and defense industry. So in addition to working for a company that helps to support our national security, how does generous healthcare benefits, ownership in the company and every other Friday off sound to you?
The Corporate Controller at Sechan Electronics, Inc. serves as a strategic financial leader for the business. This leader oversees all accounting operations including payroll, accounts payable, audit, and compliance functions while establishing robust financial controls, policies, and reporting systems that protect company assets and ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)).
This role demands excellence in developing team members, simplifying processes for internal customers, and managing enterprise systems including ERP and government compliance tools. The Controller provides critical financial guidance across the business, interprets complex financial data to inform management decisions, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to transform operations.
This leader plays a vital role in Sechan's mission by identifying opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency that contribute to lowering business costs, while ensuring adherence to federal, state, local, and government contracting requirements.
In this influential role, you will be a trusted advisor and financial steward to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), directly shaping the future of a mission-critical, Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) business focused on national defense, building the faultless electronic systems our customers depend on for their most critical applications. You won't just report numbers; you will be instrumental in optimizing financial models, assessing macro-economic impacts, and making critical strategic decisions that guide the business's profitability, compliance, and sustained growth.
Supervisor Responsibilities:
Create and maintain a skilled workforce through timely coaching and feedback, cross training, and employee development. Identify training and personal development action plans
Resolve personnel issues in a timely, effective manner and in accordance with Sechan's values. Serve as a role model for values implementation and reinforcement
Regularly review and communicate department performance in attaining goals and metrics
Position Responsibilities:
Lead all aspects accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and audit and compliance including the development and implementation of the monthly business rhythm, processes, procedures and tools, and standardization
Ensure compliance with internal controls, GAAP and other government regulatory requirements
Lead a group to establish clear team and individual objectives, support performance and career development, and team engagement
Establish systems and process with focused simplification for our internal customer- the end user
Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to drive operational excellence
Stay up-to-date on changing accounting regulation; facilitate accounting process updates as required and advise the team accordingly
Oversee the payroll process and ensure compliance with all regulation and employment laws
Stay current on state and federal payroll requirements
Provide government compliance guidance, and ensure systems are compliant with CAS requirements. Maintain the Disclosure Statement and support any audit activity
Oversee the accounts payable process; continuously review the payable process and institute enhancements to maximize control and efficiency in the process
Develop a rapport with the company's banking institutions in order to manage corporate debt and cash flow
Monitor and improve the company's working capital
Establish controls to mitigaterisk in the cash management process
Manage all reporting requirements for banking relationships and covenant requirements
Assist with managing, projecting and reporting cash flow
Manage the approval and accounting process for capital spending and fixed assets
Facilitate the month-end close; ensure controls are in place to maintain timeliness and integrity in the accounting system
Prepare month-end reporting, other reports, and presentations as required
Oversee the monthly account reconciliation process and ensure the financial statements are a fair representation of the company's value and commitments
Support the Leadership Team and Department Managers by providing information and guidance in cost control measures and capital management to meet the needs of the company
Develop a rapport with the company's insurance carriers and assist with insurance needs including renewals and claim management
Implement and continually refine profit and financial reporting for the organization
Assist as needed with employee benefit compliance and ESOP requirements
Develop and maintain procedures for department tasks in accordance with AS9100 requirements
Develop and perform to performance measurements (KPIs)
Provide expertise with FAR, DFARS, and DCAA/DCMA audit and reporting requirements; facilitate all regulatory audits including benefit plans and the financial year-end audit
Serve as the company's financial expert on all benefit plans
Adhere to department deadlines and produce a trustworthy financial package monthly
In tandem with the financial analysis team, prepare annual budget and forecasts in an efficient and timely fashion
Coordinate all tax registrations and filings with the external audit team
At all times, monitor business activities and promote controls to and enhancements to drive compliance and good fiduciary controls
Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
Facilitate change by seeking opportunities to transform or improve systems, processes, and model adaptability
Performs other duties as assigned to drive to the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of this organization
Skills & Abilities:
Strategic, results-oriented, growth focused highly skilled collaborator, influencer, and frequent communicator with multiple partners and stakeholders at all levels
Highly collaborative with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build internal and external professional relationship
Ability to create innovative solutions or methods to challenges that impact the business
Skilled people leader; passionate about developing talent
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to evaluate the need for change and the impact to the business; a builder
Strong attention to detail and be able to work quickly with accuracy
Excellent numerical and analytic reasoning capability
Strong financial management skills
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and to perform in a highly regulated environment
