Controller / Chief Financial Officer

Overview Controller / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Location: Hawthorne, CA 90250 Reports To: President / CEO Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing / Precision Machining We are seeking an experienced Controller / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our leadership team. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on financial leader with solid experience in aerospace machine shop / manufacturing operations. This role will be responsible for overseeing all financial functions. The candidate will be a problem solver with the ability to make data-driven decisions, be adaptable and comfortable in a small business, exhibit outstanding communication skills, and ideally, have experience with a private equity owner. Responsibilities Financial Strategy & Leadership: Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and ownership team in driving execution, shipments, and provide insightful analysis and recommendations to make informed business and operational decisions. Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company objectives. Job Roles: Oversee all accounting functions including AP / AR, GL, payroll, tax, and month-end / year-end close. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. Support external CPA firm with Review / Audits. Lead cost accounting efforts including job costing, variance analysis, and standard cost development. Monitor and analyze production costs, labor efficiency, scrap, and overhead allocations. Prepare annual budgets, CAPEX expenditures, monthly forecasts; track performance against KPIs. Work with CEO to ensure compliance with aerospace / defense industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO9001, ITAR / EAR, DCAA). Maintain internal controls / safeguards. Oversee insurance, contracts, benefits. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Highly relevant experience can offset any formal degree. 5+ years of progressive financial experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment. Prior experience in a precision machine shop and / or aerospace manufacturing environment. In-depth knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and job costing. Familiarity with aerospace compliance standards (AS9100, ITAR, DCAA, DFARS, etc.). Strong proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., JobBOSS, Pro Shop). Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills. Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus. Salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, salaried, full-time exempt. Opportunity to be part of a growth minded company with future equity ownership potential. Health, dental, and vision insurance. Company-sponsored savings plan. Paid time off and holidays. Company Description We are a medium sized machine shop focused on high end aerospace machining customers - all tier 1 primes. We will be consolidating 3 locations into one site and focus on other acquisitions to supplement on-going organic growth. Salary + Incentive + Equity participation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-25