Highlights
Manage governmental accounting processes: FAR/DFARS, CAS, milestone billing, allowable/unallowable cost treatment. Lead cost accounting, JIT inventory controls, WIP, job costing, and production cost analysis.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Whittier, CA |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Website | https://www.americanequity.com |
Description
Job Description
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About the Role
We’re seeking a Controller with deep experience in just‐in‐time manufacturing and government contract accounting. You’ll lead financial operations, ensure full FAR/CAS compliance, and manage milestone‐based government billing. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‐paced manufacturing environment and understands the rigor of federal regulations.
Why This Role Matters
- Shape the financial future of a growing manufacturing organization
- Own FAR/CAS compliance, milestone payments, and government audit readiness
- Partner with senior leadership to drive operational efficiency and profitability
- Grow your career in a company that values precision, compliance, and continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all financial accounting, reporting, and GAAP compliance
- Manage governmental accounting processes: FAR/DFARS, CAS, milestone billing, allowable/unallowable cost treatment
- Lead cost accounting, JIT inventory controls, WIP, job costing, and production cost analysis
- Build and maintain indirect rates and cost‐allocation structures for government contracts
- Direct budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning aligned with operational goals
- Serve as audit liaison for external auditors, DCAA/DCMA, and government agencies
- Partner with operations and project teams to align financial processes with manufacturing workflows
- Strengthen internal controls and ensure documentation accuracy for government compliance
What You Bring
- 8–10 years of Controller experience, including 5+ years in manufacturing
- Hands‐on experience with government contracting, FAR/DFARS, CAS, milestone billing
- Strong background in JIT manufacturing, inventory accounting, BOMs, WIP, and cost structures
- Proven leadership and team development experience
- Advanced analytical skills and ERP proficiency (SAP, Oracle preferred)
- High attention to detail and strong compliance mindset
Why Join Us
- Your work directly impacts financial performance and regulatory success
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
- Collaborative culture with strong executive support
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Local candidates strongly preferred
Super, Team oriented environment with a customer-centric focus and a great reputation.
Company Description
Super, Team oriented environment with a customer-centric focus and a great reputation.
About Company
American Equity Mortgage, Inc., is one of the nation’s leading mortgage lenders with a proven history of success. For 20 years we have held integrity, leadership, strength and stability making us highly respected in the industry, as well as throughout the communities we serve. We are committed to our customers by specializing in helping people save money through mortgage refinancing, debt consolidation, and home purchase loans.
Our employees are continually growing with our ongoing, coaching culture, training and support along with upward mobility promoting from within our organization. Our commitment to helping others carries into social responsibility to support, assist and empower communities with our private foundation known as AEM Cares, along with our corporate giving program to help and enable charitable causes nationwide reach their goals.