Assistant Controller
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Location Profile:
Southwest United Industries was established in 1953. Today it is an industry leader in providing complete metal finishing services as well as aviation component repair and overhaul from its 130,000 ft² facility in Tulsa. Southwest primarily serves the Aerospace & Defense industries but also supports the medical, oil & gas, and general industrial base as well.
Our services include chrome, cadmium and nickel plating; plasma and HVOF thermal spray coating; hard, chromic, boric and sulfuric anodizing, including chemical conversion coating; all types of painting, including dry film lube and Teflon; non-destructive testing; shot peening; all types of precision grinding including OD, ID, surface, spherical and super-finishing. Southwest maintains Nadcap accredidation for all processes as well as an extensive list of customer specific approvals including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter, Northrop Grumman, Goodrich, Messier-Dowty, Gulfstream, Bombardier, Embraer, Honeywell, Parker and Cessna.
Southwest has a highly skilled team of coating and production engineers along with an outstanding support staff together having many hundreds of years of experience. Southwest, through these fine people, offer unrivaled quality and service. Southwest United is committed to continuous improvement in order to provide our customers with improved coatings solutions while reducing the costs and lead time.
For the past 60 years the vision of Southwest United Industries has remained consistent; "To be the best full-service, single-source, metal finishing company in North America."
Assistant Controller
Precision Castparts Corporation is a leading global supplier to the aerospace industry. We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and passionate individual to join our PCC Southwest United Team in Tulsa, Oklahoma as a Plant Assistant Controller.
As a key member of the plant management Team, this position is a focal point for financial planning and analysis, cost accounting and profit and loss statement control. This position reports directly to the General Manager with a dotted line to Division Finance, assuming the responsibility of the integrity of plant financial reporting and internal controls. This position is hands-on, with individual contributor requirements as well as leadership and management responsibilities.
Position Accountabilities:
- Direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, institute and maintain other planning and control procedures including cost accounting system.
- Monitor and analyze financial data, budgets and forecasts and produce financial report and statements.
- Manage hiring, training and development of financial staff. Establish a work environment that encourages individual career growth in order to provide adequate and qualified professional opportunity for advancement.
- Review, analyze, evaluate and interpret financial forecasts and operating results. Provide information of results and recommend corrective actions to address unfavorable variances.
- Evaluate and approve plant capital requests prior to Division approval. Monitor and report purchase commitments and spending for all capital programs.
- Establish, monitor and maintain an environment of compliance and safeguards and provide for integrity of financial transactions and activities. Ensure compliance with corporate policy including SOX.
- Prepare and evaluate periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Prepare business activity reports, financial forecasts and annual budgets.
- Prepare statements for Flex P & L, variable, fixed, etc.
- Work with internal and outside auditors concerning financial reporting.
- Financial functions, Internal Controls, and procedures of plant accounting and general accounting, to insure that proper internal control procedures are followed.
- Provide for monthly, quarterly and annual reporting of financial results to satisfy internal, corporate, IRS, SEC, and audit requirements. Enforce compliance with GAAP and C.F.P&P.
- Assist in the preparation for monthly and quarterly Operations Reviews and other requirements as directed.
- Supervision of personnel within the Accounting Department
- Review procedures being used to ensure generally accepted account principles are being used in reporting data, account analyses and reporting.
- Responsible for activities such as physical inventory or establishment of standards for the physical year.
- Ensure monthly closing activities are met to ensure timely reporting of activities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills and Experience:
- B.S. in Accounting, Finance or Business. MBA or CPA preferred.
- Progressive experience in accounting and finance in a manufacturing environment.
- Expertise in technical accounting, budgeting, planning, and internal control.
- Ability to comprehend broad business issues and accomplish objectives through others.
- Leadership skills and analytical decision making.
- Must be eligible to work for U.S. government contractors and sub-contractors.
- Must demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team environment as a hands-on, working manager.
- Must demonstrate ability to coach, guide, develop, and support internal staff in a fast-paced work environment.
If you’d like to further your career with a dynamic leader in the aerospace industry, we invite you to apply. We offer an attractive compensation program, bonus plan, 401K contributions and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplementary benefit options.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls or agencies please.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Freqently Asked Questions
A strong grasp of cost accounting, budget forecasting, and GAAP compliance is essential for an Assistant Controller in Tulsa's aerospace industry. Experience with internal controls and financial reporting tailored to manufacturing environments enhances accuracy and supports strategic decision-making.
This position combines direct oversight of financial staff development with active involvement in budgeting and reporting tasks. Balancing team leadership while managing day-to-day accounting operations ensures both professional growth and precise financial controls.
Candidates with CPA certification or an MBA are highly regarded in Tulsa's aerospace manufacturing scene. Demonstrated expertise in technical accounting, along with experience in manufacturing finance, often distinguishes successful Controllers among applicants.
Wyman-Gordon’s focus on metal finishing and complex aerospace components demands meticulous financial tracking of diverse processes. Navigating customer-specific approvals and ensuring compliance with rigorous standards like NADCAP adds layers of financial oversight.
Tulsa hosts a niche market for aerospace finance professionals, with moderate competition due to specialized skills required. Candidates demonstrating manufacturing finance experience and compliance knowledge tend to have an edge amid local applicants.
Assistant Controllers in Tulsa typically earn between $85,000 and $110,000 annually, reflecting experience level and industry specialization. Aerospace manufacturing roles often offer additional bonuses and benefits linked to performance and company profitability.
Wyman-Gordon encourages professional development through mentoring and hands-on leadership opportunities. Assistant Controllers receive support for certifications and training, fostering upward mobility within the company’s finance and accounting hierarchy.
Wyman-Gordon’s longstanding industry presence and commitment to innovation offer Controllers a stable yet dynamic environment. Exposure to aerospace and defense projects provides unique financial challenges that enhance professional growth.
Daily duties include budget preparation, financial data analysis, overseeing internal controls, and coordinating with auditors. Maintaining compliance with corporate policies and managing the accounting team are integral to sustaining accurate financial operations.
Given Tulsa's aerospace manufacturing focus, proficiency in ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, alongside strict adherence to GAAP and SOX, is often expected. Familiarity with industry-specific financial metrics enhances reporting effectiveness.
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