Controller {S}

ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

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Position Overview :

We are looking for a detail-oriented and strategically minded Controller to join our team. The successful candidate will lead the finance team for the Radar and Sensor Technologies (RST) business group based out of Ypsilanti, Michigan. We are looking for a leader with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills who is able to develop, analyze, and present financial information / models in a concise and easily comprehensible manner. If you are interested in working in fast paced, high growth company, this role is for you!

This position is an on-site position located in Chantilly, VA / Ypsilanti, MI

We offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates

Candidates may be considered for sign on bonuses consistent with skills and experience levels

Responsibilities :

• Ensure accounting compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Review and analyze various financial statements and reports
• Lead monthly close process including review of journal entries, allocations, reporting to the parent company, etc.
• Review and analyze percentage-of-completion and shipment-based revenue models
• Management and analysis of direct & indirect rates
• Review and approve account reconciliations
• Support and interact with auditors for financial statement and government audits
• Understand key business drivers
• Assist project teams with financial guidance across all functions of the organization
• Build financial models
• Perform ad hoc analysis as required
• Be proficient using Deltek Costpoint
• Work collaboratively across functions and businesses
• Lead a team of finance professionals managing all personnel related activities

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Location : Ypsilanti, MI

Ypsilanti is artistic, genuine, and original. A college town and city located on the Huron River in Washtenaw County. Ypsilanti is all about community and making families new to the area feel right at home. From educational opportunities and local museums for all ages, to accessible healthcare and transportation it's a wonderful location. It's well known for its historical museums, parks, and historic districts as well as home to Eastern Michigan University. The University of Michigan and Michigan State University also are great institutions! Ann Arbor is close by and has many things, including a bustling university town, culinary hotspot, and a tech hub with a walkable downtown that includes world-class arts and culture. Located in southeast Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor lies at the center of a greater collection of communities in Washtenaw County. With so many thriving communities nearby, Ann Arbor has become a cultural melting pot and urban oasis.

What We Offer :

EHS / Environmental Requirements :

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move / lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements :

This position requires the incumbent to access export-controlled information. If you are not a U.S. Person, any offer is contingent upon the Company's ability to obtain a special license granting you access. This could take several months. You will not be able to begin employment until such license is obtained.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS / SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions :

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings :

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.