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Group Controller

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Job Location : all cities,NJ, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-05T01:21:36Z

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The Defense Division for Curtiss Wright is looking for a Group Controller who has proven success in driving business forward!This role is the critical business partner to our Group General Manager for a group of business units representing approximately $300M in revenue. Reporting to the Segment Controller and working with minimal supervision, the Group Controller is responsible for the overall coordination of the financial activities of the business units including: the annual budget process, month end close, forecasting, year-end audits and internal reporting to Senior Management. You will also have responsibilities for review/approval of general accounting for your team.The Company uses a Shared Services model for some of the business units within the group. This position will be required to coordinate with the Shared Services teams to ensure proper accounting and reconciliations are performed.LOCATION: RemoteSalary: $200,000.00 - $225,000.00 plus bonus.Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.BenefitsWe Take Care of Our PeoplePaid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *Your Challenge

  • Works closely with company management to fully explain and reconcile published financial results with planned results as well as proactively identifies areas of risk or opportunity that warrant management attention.
  • Ensures compliance with GAAP and other regulatory or governmental requirements such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
  • Review and approval of annual incurred cost submissions and forward pricing rates.
  • Prepare monthly forecast updates – including responsibility for rolling forecasts.
  • Oversight of Program Finance including estimating, cost reporting, development of program control processes, participating in internal program reviews and providing manpower requirement analysis for both R&D and non-recurring engineering projects.
  • Directs and co-ordinates the activities of the company's finance and accounting staff in areas of responsibility areas including general accounting and business support functions.
  • Provides training and guidance to finance and accounting staff.
  • Completes monthly analysis and reporting of key operational metrics. Prepares and analyzes monthly, quarterly and year end financial statements and reporting packages for the entity.
  • Encourages brainstorming and creative approaches to enhance company's growth, worth and profitability.
  • Participate in acquisitions associated with Defense as required as well as lead financial integration for any acquisitions which occur within the Group.
  • Aid in the implementation of S4 Hana for the Group in conjunction with the Director of Group Finance for Defense and our SAP team.
What You Bring
  • Bachelor degree in Financial Management disciplines, or equivalent
  • Professional designation in Accounting or MBA required
  • 10-15 years diverse financial experience in various finance / accounting roles with practical experience within a manufacturing environment across both government /commercials business
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills – both verbal and written;
  • Excellent technical ability, including ability to work with integrated ERP systems preferably SAP
  • Requires good problem-solving skills using initiative and innovation to resolve discrepancies
  • Willingness to travel if required
  • Demonstrated skills in teaching, leading and mentoring
  • Thorough understanding of general and cost accounting principles and practices;
  • Must be able to work with Excel/Word and PowerPoint;
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team, ability to work with cross-functional teams and to train staff to follow procedures and use system tools;
  • Ability to embrace change with enthusiasm for continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrated success in driving business forward
Who We AreOur ValuesEnvironmental, Social and GovernanceAt Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions, we have a long and rich history as the trusted, proven leader in rugged, reliable, and secure solutions for the defense and commercial aerospace industries. Our employees are the foundation of that success. To learn more, please visit us: ,No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.Compliance StatementThis position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelDirector
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionAccounting/Auditing and Finance
  • IndustriesDefense and Space Manufacturing

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