Spartan Aerospace Group is a growing, multi-entity aerospace and manufacturing platform spanning machining, casting, manufacturing operations across multiple states. We're looking for a hands-on Group Controller who wants to build, not just maintain.
The RoleReporting to the CFO, the Group Controller owns the integrity of our consolidated financials and leads accounting across all portfolio companies. This is a growth-through-acquisition environment, so you'll work at both the consolidated level and on the plant floor, creating repeatable processes where none exist and bringing newly acquired businesses onto a common platform.
Salary range: $180,000-$190,000 + bonus
What You'll Do
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for all entities, including consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and U.S. GAAP financial statements
Deliver the monthly reporting package to the CEO, CFO, ownership, and lenders
Direct cost accounting across manufacturing and MRO: standard costing, WIP, overhead absorption, inventory reserves, and margin analysis
Manage cash forecasting, borrowing base reporting, and covenant compliance
Design and enforce internal controls and serve as primary contact for external auditors
Standardize the chart of accounts, policies, and close calendar across the portfolio
Lead the accounting workstream of post-acquisition integration, from opening balance sheets to ERP conversion
Lead and develop accounting teams across multiple sites
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 5+ in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or comparable leadership role
Hands-on manufacturing cost accounting and inventory experience
Multi-entity consolidation experience under U.S. GAAP
Strong ERP knowledge and advanced Excel skills
Ability to travel to portfolio locations approximately 30% of the time
Nice to Have
CPA or MBA
Aerospace experience
Private equity or family office platform experience, including lender reporting
M&A experience: due diligence, purchase accounting, and integration
Bilingual English/Spanish
Why SpartanThis is a chance to shape the finance function of a growing aerospace platform. You'll have real authority to set standards, build infrastructure, and influence how the business scales.Spartan Aerospace Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants needing accommodation during the application process should contact Human Resources.
