Highlights
The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Largo, FL |
| Industry | Aerospace and Defense |
| Salary | $130,000–$200,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Website | http://www.drs.com/ |
Description
Job ID: 115931
The Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business provides leading naval computing infrastructure, network and data distribution and middleware enterprise services, as well as world-class manufacturing and support capabilities.
- Business Unit: Naval Electronics
Location: Twin Cities, MN / Johnstown, PA / Largo, FL
Career Functional Area: Finance
Telework Type: Hybrid
Schedule: 9/80
Travel Requirement: Domestic and International (Canada) - approximately 10%
Job Summary
As the Controller, you will lead the accounting organization and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across the Naval Electronics Business Unit.
Job Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Governance
- Monitor accounting policies and procedures; recommend improvements aligned to business needs and evolving regulations
- Consult with Senior Management; participate in establishing and implementing major departmental goals and objectives
- Establish accounting plans, goals, and policies consistent with company-wide priorities
- Support and reinforce organizational mission, values, and culture; serve as a trusted resource on accounting matters
- Mentor and develop leaders and team members to build capability and continuity
Financial Reporting, Compliance, and Audit
- Oversee preparation of daily, monthly, annual, and periodic financial statements and required tax reporting
- Ensure external submissions/filings are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule
- Ensure accounting records and reporting remain compliant with GAAP and applicable government regulations
- Serve as a liaison with external auditors and applicable regulatory authorities
- Ensure internal and external recording/reporting of financial transactions is accurate and well-controlled
- Ensure accounting activities follow established legal, regulatory, and company procedures
Cost Accounting and Analytics
- Lead and support government cost accounting requirements and reporting expectations
- Conduct cost analysis, ratio and trend analysis, and other comparative examinations
- Review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports (including annual forecasts)
- Complete operational reports and analyses as requested by senior leadership
People Leadership
- Assign, direct, and evaluate work to ensure efficient, compliant finance operations
- Foster a performance-driven culture focused on accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
- Provide leadership oversight for accounting operations supporting locations in both the US and Canada, ensuring alignment to enterprise controls, reporting cadence, and compliance expectations
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience
Or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Demonstrated expertise in government cost accounting in a regulated environment
Thorough knowledge of accounting practices, procedures, and financial reporting
Understanding of governmental regulations and reporting requirements
Advanced proficiency with an ERP (Deltek/CostPoint), Power BI, and Microsoft Excel
Proven ability to interpret complex financial/budgetary reports and drive actionable insights
Experience overseeing or partnering with Canada-based accounting operations preferred
The salary range for this position is $130,000/year - $200,000/year. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
- Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.
Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:
- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation
We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.
Nearest Major Market: Tampa
About Company
DRS Technologies, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, U.S.A., is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, the Company develops, manufactures and supports a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security.
The Company has been recognized as one of the fastest growing defense technology companies in the world and holds leading market positions in thermal imaging devices, combat display workstations, electronic sensor systems, power systems, rugged computer systems, air combat training systems, mission recorders, deployable flight incident recorders, environmental control systems, telecommunication systems, aircraft loaders, military trailers and shelters, and integrated logistics and support services.
DRS's broad range of mission critical systems and sustainment solutions uniquely position the Company to support the ongoing superiority of the military's Current Force, as well as the modernization and emerging transformation initiatives of the Future Force.
DRS responds to the needs of U.S. and allied military forces, as they engage in day-to-day expeditionary activities, by providing high-tech products and systems that improve the capabilities of many key platforms. The Company also provides a range of military support systems and services. DRS's products are deployed on a wide range of high-profile military platforms and on several platforms for non-military applications.
Our sustainment products, such as environmental control systems, power generators, water and fuel distribution systems, chemical/biological decontamination systems and heavy equipment transport systems, are used to support military forces, humanitarian efforts and peacekeeping. We also provide security and asset protection systems and services, telecommunication and information technology services, training and logistics support services for all branches of the U.S. armed forces and certain international militaries, homeland security forces, and select government and intelligence agencies.
DRS strives to provide quality products and services and stand behind them, to invest in research and development and new market opportunities, and to leverage existing core defense programs and business areas.
The Company has been recognized as one of the fastest growing defense technology companies in the world and holds leading market positions in thermal imaging devices, combat display workstations, electronic sensor systems, power systems, rugged computer systems, air combat training systems, mission recorders, deployable flight incident recorders, environmental control systems, telecommunication systems, aircraft loaders, military trailers and shelters, and integrated logistics and support services.
DRS's broad range of mission critical systems and sustainment solutions uniquely position the Company to support the ongoing superiority of the military's Current Force, as well as the modernization and emerging transformation initiatives of the Future Force.
DRS responds to the needs of U.S. and allied military forces, as they engage in day-to-day expeditionary activities, by providing high-tech products and systems that improve the capabilities of many key platforms. The Company also provides a range of military support systems and services. DRS's products are deployed on a wide range of high-profile military platforms and on several platforms for non-military applications.
Our sustainment products, such as environmental control systems, power generators, water and fuel distribution systems, chemical/biological decontamination systems and heavy equipment transport systems, are used to support military forces, humanitarian efforts and peacekeeping. We also provide security and asset protection systems and services, telecommunication and information technology services, training and logistics support services for all branches of the U.S. armed forces and certain international militaries, homeland security forces, and select government and intelligence agencies.
DRS strives to provide quality products and services and stand behind them, to invest in research and development and new market opportunities, and to leverage existing core defense programs and business areas.