Assistant Controller

Job Title : Assistant Controller

Location : Stockton, CA (100% Onsite)

Industry : Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

About the Company

Join a high-performing aerospace and defense manufacturer that designs, fabricates, and tests mission-critical components for some of the most recognized innovators in the industry. With a commitment to precision engineering, quality, and reliability, this organization supports groundbreaking programs that push aerospace technology forward. If you are motivated by purpose-driven innovation and thrive in a manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Position Overview

The Assistant Controller is a key member of the site finance team and plays a critical role in overseeing core accounting functions, including General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll.

This position partners closely with Operations, Purchasing, HR, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, cost efficiency, and a strong internal control environment. The Assistant Controller reports directly to the Controller and collaborates with corporate headquarters.

Essential Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll

Manage the monthly close process to ensure accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial results

Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet analyses

Ensure accurate processing of customer billings, cash receipts, vendor payments, and payroll transactions

Monitor and enforce segregation of duties and internal controls across accounting functions

Partner with Human Resources to ensure accurate payroll processing, benefit accruals, and reporting

Support revenue recognition activities in coordination with the Controller

Maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance and audit readiness

Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and close efficiency

Support ERP optimization and data integrity initiatives

Assist with post-merger integration and process standardization efforts

Mentor and develop accounting staff

Collaborate with Cost Accounting to ensure accurate financial statements and identify margin improvement opportunities

Serve as a trusted finance partner to cross-functional teams

Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)

CPA preferred

Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities

Manufacturing experience required; aerospace & defense strongly preferred

Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls

ERP experience required (Visibility ERP a plus)

Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities

Ability to operate effectively in both hands-on and leadership capacities

Additional Requirements

Due to U.S. Export control laws, this position requires ITAR eligibility. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).