Assistant Controller

Reports to: VP Finance
Location: Kent, WA
Type: Exempt, Full-Time
Schedule: *100% Onsite: Monday – Friday

Role Overview

The Assistant Controller role is a critical financial role within the organization, supporting the VP Finance in establishing and maintaining financial policies, procedures, controls, metrics, and reporting. The position will play a key role in partnering with the VP Finance to ensure timely and accurate presentation of financial reports and information as well as working cross-functionally with personnel throughout the business to drive organizational improvement. The role is responsible for managing monthly close processes, generating operational reporting, providing analytical support regarding production metrics, and will directly manage the Senior Accountant and AR Specialist roles. The position will work with and support internal and external auditors, ensure the company is maintaining proper internal controls and ensure compliance with government and regulatory requirements including SOX and GAAP. This is a key development position for promotion to senior financial management roles within Transdigm.

What We Offer

A strong leadership development program customized by a trained leadership coach
Mentorship from VP of Finance and Sr. Leadership team
Working hand in hand with a high-performing team
Opportunity to work with new financial tools such as Power BI and SQL Server Reporting Services
Continuing education benefits up to $5,250 annually towards coursework and/or CPE relevant to this role
Exposure to a broad range of business processes and opportunities
Promotional opportunities available throughout TransDigm companies located throughout the US and Worldwide: Washington, California, the Midwest, the East Coast, Canada, Mexico, and European locations

The Ideal Candidate

Has an entrepreneurial mindset, thinking and acting like an owner with a strong sense of urgency and bias for action
Is skilled in monitoring and assessing the performance of self, other individuals, and teams to make improvements and take corrective action, creating a track record of successful leadership
Is comfortable with ambiguity and change, nimble and responsive in the short-term while driving progress on longer-term initiatives and process improvements to achieve strategic goals
Has emotional intelligence and is able to develop and foster a strong level of trust with leaders and employees of diverse backgrounds and situations
Is an exceptional communicator in both written and verbal interactions; clear, concise, and courageous in giving tough but supportive feedback when needed

Qualifications

Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
ERP knowledge with a strong understanding of ERP functionality (Infor Syteline a plus)
Experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
Proficient with MS Suite, with advanced Excel skills
Power BI & SQL experience
High degree of integrity with the ability to work with confidential financial and employee information discreetly and appropriately
Open to relocation career advancement opportunities within TransDigm operating units

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred, but not required
Aerospace experience preferred, but not required
5 to 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years of manufacturing accounting experience, including cost accounting
1-2 years of staff management experience required

Essential Mental/Physical Demands

Ability to sit in an office environment for long periods. Extensive use of hands in writing, computer, and other office equipment. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Full benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Performance Share incentive compensation (Profit Sharing Plan), 3-weeks paid time off to start, paid community service day, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, long-term care plan options, 10 paid holidays, and onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist.

Salary Range for position: $110,000 - $150,000; placement within this range will be based upon previous experience and prior leadership roles.

Application Process

Please apply at www.hytekfinishes.com/careers with an up-to-date resume and your current contact information. If you are a qualified candidate, we will set you up with a 30-minute phone call with a recruiter to learn more about your experience and to tell you more about the job, compensation, and benefits. The recruiter will reach out should we move forward with the next steps.

Hytek Finishes is an equal opportunity employer. It is Hytek’s policy to make all employment decisions without regard to an individual’s sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists), creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status, and any other categories protected by applicable state, local, or federal law. M/F/Disability/Protected Vet #J-18808-Ljbffr

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