Controller

Job Title: Controller - Local

Job Description

Are you a financial leader ready to step into an executive role? This position offers a career path and growth opportunity, designed for a future executive leader. In this high-impact, developmental role, you will be groomed to master our financial architecture and leadership standards, preparing you for broader strategic responsibilities. This position is a critical succession-planning step, with the expectation to transition into a Vice President of Finance role within 2-3 years.

Responsibilities

• Direct the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial reporting.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust internal financial controls to safeguard assets.
• Manage the preparation of forecasts, the annual operating plan, and strategic financial models.
• Serve as the primary financial subject matter expert, supporting Business Unit Managers with high-level presentations and performance analytics.
• Provide expert guidance on pricing and proposal initiatives, ensuring strict adherence to government contracting requirements (FAR, DFAR, TINA, and CAS).
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement by leading value engineering and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Partner with IT to automate workflows and adopt new technologies, specifically focusing on data warehousing and business intelligence tools to enhance financial visibility.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of professional growth and accountability.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance roles with significant exposure to the manufacturing or aerospace sectors.
• Expertise in GAAP and technical accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed variance analysis (budget-to-actual, year-over-year).
• Proven experience in government contract accounting (FAR/DFAR/TINA/CAS).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with data warehousing or Power BI.
• A track record of successfully managing cross-functional teams, complex projects, and large-scale operational change.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• An MBA or professional certification (CPA, CMA) is highly desired.

Work Environment

Our company culture is centered around ownership, transparency, process improvement, and trust & respect. Core business hours are generally 8-5 pm onsite. The role involves frequent use of office productivity machinery including computers, printers, and document scanners. The ability to move throughout the office environment to coordinate with various departments is required. You will be part of a passionate team at the forefront of the aviation industry, developing state-of-the-art technologies.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

· Medical, dental & vision

· 401(k)/Roth

· Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)

· Short and long-term disability

· Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)

· Transportation benefits

· Employee Assistance Program

.Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Everett, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $147900.00 - $200100.00/yr.

Korry Electronics Competitive Benefits Package: 401(k) matching 12 paid holidays Minimum of three weeks paid time off plus one week paid sick time to start Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Short term and long term disability Life insurance Accidental death & dismemberment insurance Long-term care plan options Prescription safety shoe & glasses benefit Vanpool subsidy Recognition awards Employee referral bonuses EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the .

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the ., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.