You will partner directly with the General Manager and Senior Leadership Team, providing financial leadership, strategic guidance, and operational insight to help drive business growth, profitability, and continuous improvement.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex business challenges, and want a highly visible leadership role with significant influence, this is an opportunity to make your mark.
Why this Opportunity Stands Out
Join a high-profile leadership team with direct exposure to executive decision-making
Lead finance for a large, sophisticated manufacturing operation with approximately 320 employees and $200M in revenue
Influence critical business strategy, operational performance, and long-term growth initiatives
Work in a dynamic environment where finance is a true business partner
Develop and mentor a talented finance team while driving continuous improvement across the organization
Build your career within Curtiss-Wright, a global organization known for innovation, operational excellence, and leadership development
Support products and technologies that have a meaningful impact on national defense and clean energy industries
What You’ll Do
As Business Controller, you will serve as the financial leader for the business and a trusted advisor to the General Manager and leadership team. Your responsibilities will include:
Providing strategic financial guidance to support business objectives and growth initiatives
Partnering with senior leaders to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and overcome obstacles to achieving business goals
Leading budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cash flow management activities
Delivering actionable insights through financial analysis, modeling, and performance reporting
Driving compliance with GAAP, SOX, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and corporate policies
Leading revenue recognition, compliance, risk management, and financial controls
Supporting contract and proposal evaluations, including financial risk assessments and business case analysis
Overseeing financial reporting and coordinating audit requirements with internal and external stakeholders
Providing ERP financial systems leadership and ensuring accurate accounting across business operations
Building, coaching, and developing a high-performing finance team
Championing continuous improvement initiatives that enhance business performance and operational efficiency
What You Bring
We are looking for a hands-on finance leader with strong business acumen and the desire to take on greater responsibility in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
CPA, CMA, MBA, or other professional designation is considered an asset
10-15 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting leadership roles
5-7 years of leadership experience managing finance teams
Experience within manufacturing environments, ideally supporting both commercial and government business
Strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, cost accounting, and internal controls
Experience with long-term contract accounting, including EAC, POC, and ETC methodologies
Knowledge of ASC 606, GAAP, SOX, CAS, and FAR requirements
ERP experience, preferably Oracle or a similar platform
Advanced financial analysis and financial modeling capabilities
Excellent communication and business partnering skill
Success Profile
A strategic thinker who can translate financial data into business decisions
A confident leader who enjoys influencing outcomes across multiple functions
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Proactive, decisive, and solutions-oriented
Passionate about continuous improvement and organizational growth
Ready to step into a larger, more complex leadership opportunity
Salary: 180K-225K plus short-term and long-term incentives.
We offer relocation.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Who We Are
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Target Rock is a business unit of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Founded in 1951 to meet the special severe service valve requirements of the United States Nuclear Navy, Target Rock is today the premier supplier of highly engineered, valves and related products to both the U.S. Navy nuclear fleet and the global nuclear power generation industry. The first Target Rock valves were installed on the U.S.S. Nautilus, the U.S. Navy's first nuclear powered submarine.
To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - Target Rock (cw-ems.com)
Ready for Your Next Leadership Challenge?
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Controller who wants to broaden their impact, lead at a larger scale, and accelerate their career within a respected global organization. Join us and help drive the future of a business where finance plays a critical role in operational and strategic success.
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
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