Plant Controller

Plant Controller

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Job Summary

• Prepare
  financial reporting on a consistent basis to support location and
  corporate requirements in accordance with GAAP.
  
• Ensure
  that all approvals for SOX compliance are met on a daily, weekly, and
  monthly basis.
  
• Perform
  monthly close, including all reconciliation and review/approvals of each
  balance sheet account.
  
• Monitor
  all transactions for costing and expenses to analyze and forecast margins
  on a weekly and monthly basis.
  
• Ensure
  all financial deadlines for financial and ad hoc reporting are met.
  
• Ensure
  that all cash and treasury deadlines are met on a daily and basis as
  required.
  
• Prepare
  and coordinate Annual Operating plan, monthly forecasting cycle, variance
  reporting, as well as managing the Capital acquisition process.
  
• Analyze
  results to drive improvements and meet long term goals.
  
• Help
  drive and influence Performance Center results on Corporate initiatives.
  
• Support
  bid and proposal process. Prepare current and future cost estimates as
  well as rate structure simulation.
  
• Review
  contracts to ensure they are in alignment with current accounting
  policies, with a focus on Revenue recognition and Cost matching.
  
• Ensure
  Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) internal controls are reviewed, updated, and
  followed. Coordinate SOX and financial audit testing at the facility.
  
• Ensure
  that SOX 404 testing is compliant, timely, accurately, and fully
  documented.
  
• Ensure
  all facility staff are trained properly and adhere to accounting policies
  and procedures. Establish written procedures for proper compliance and
  function for each task performed on a regular basis within the accounting
  process.
  
• Develop
  team members to strengthen the skills and capabilities of the local
  finance department.
  
• Perform
  other assignments as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven
  analytical abilities, including strong accounting/financial, budgeting,
  business planning, and forecasting skills, with solid working knowledge of
  Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  
• Self-starter
  capable of interacting closely with production, bidding, materials, and
  customer service as well as the ability to quickly identify and solve
  complex problems.
  
• Ability
  to develop and deliver clear and convincing presentations to senior
  management, peers, and co-workers.
  
• Excellent
  written and verbal skills to interact with people at all levels and
  functions inside and outside Ducommun.
  
• Ability
  to work with a large volume of detail producing accurate results within
  aggressive deadlines
  
• Advanced
  level of computer skills in e-mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
  
• Proficient
  MRP/ERP system skills
  
• Creative
  and innovative approach to problem resolution
  
• Thorough
  understanding of manufacturing processes and capabilities
  
• Negotiation
  and conflict management skills
  
• Leadership
  skills-people management, meeting facilitation, and customer support
  
• Exceptional
  organization skills are required with emphasis on attention to details
  
• Ability
  to multitask efficiently and adapt within a rapidly changing environment
  
• Knowledge
  of CAS and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  
• Abilities
  listed in General Requirements of Team Members

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor's
  degree in Accounting or Finance
  
• Minimum
  10+ years of accounting experience including working in a manufacturing
  environment
  
• Prior Controller experience
  
• Government
  account experience

Licenses, Certifications, etc.

• CPA/CMA Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

11002 29th Ave W, Bldg C-19
Everett, Washington, 98204
United States