Aerospace Controller

Eleven Recruiting is looking for a Controller to join one of our largest Aerospace Manufacturing clients sitting onsite in Torrance CA. This role will be responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the corporation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and in accordance with financial management techniques and practices appropriate within the industry. Our ideal candidate needs to be self-starting and work with very little supervision, must be able to analyze financial results and translate them back to the department managers and provide actions to improve the performance of the business. Responsibilities: Coordinate and assist in directing the monthly close, monthly forecast, annual budget and other investment activities of all or part of the organization. Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, accounts payable, payroll and budgeting duties. Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting. Focus on inventory accounting and controls, as well as cost accounting development Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets to support the business and satisfy reporting requirements for the family company Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation. Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the financial discipline. Optimize strategies to enhance cash position. Be an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the corporation may enter. Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience and either CPA or CMA certifications. 5+ years of related experience Must possess financial management, business acumen and the ability to think strategically. Must have the ability to coordinate financial projects with detailed technical content and time constraints. Strong sense of ethics and a talent for efficient and creative problem-solving. Possess decision-making skills to appropriately handle requests, identify details needed to fill requests and / or get input from others, interpret priorities, balance depth of work and delivery date, determine task list, enlist appropriate resources, initiate work flow process(es), summarize results and communicate results. Strong general computing skills such as MS Office ERP systems (Epicor preferred) and an expert knowledge of MS Excel for data manipulation and calculations required Manage time effectively and strive to contain costs and reduce waste. Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills - including ability to appropriately present technical information to all levels of the organization. #LI-MC1 #LI-Onsite Location: Torrance, CA Seniority Level: Senior Level Employment Type: Full Time Job Function: Accounting Salary: $150,000 - $175,000

Created: 2026-03-10