Assistant Controller

Description

About AllClear Aerospace & Defense

AllClear Aerospace & Defense is the military aviation aftermarket industry’s leading provider of mission-ready solutions. We provide excellence in sustainment for the U.S. militaries and its allies. Headquartered in Miramar, Florida, AllClear’s sustainment solutions cover over 25 of the most utilized military aircraft platforms, supported with distribution agreements from leading OEMs, in-house and managed repair services, engineered products, manufacturing, and logistics solutions.

AllClear represents more than 30 years of defense aerospace sustainment experience and expertise, focused on the bigger mission mindset of keeping militaries mission ready. AllClear locations include Abu Dhabi, UAE; Camarillo, CA; Cambridge, UK; Chatsworth, CA; Greenville, SC; Macon, GA; Miramar, FL; Seoul, S. Korea; Singapore; South San Francisco, CA; and Tokyo, Japan.

To learn more visit GoAllClear.com.

Summary 

The Assistant Controller oversees daily accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and financial close activities across multiple entities. This role provides technical accounting expertise, manages consolidations and audits, and drives process improvements and automation. Working closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams, the Assistant Controller supports accurate financial reporting, operational efficiency, and the continued development of the accounting function.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, general ledger activities, and monthly close processes across 10+ entities.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff, ensuring accountability, accuracy, and timely completion of deliverables.
• Manage the consolidated close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and eliminations.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition, accruals, reserves, and other technical accounting matters.
• Research and document accounting positions and maintain accurate intercompany policies, transfer pricing documentation, and supporting workpapers.
• Lead external audit coordination, including auditor communications, preparation of supporting schedules, and audit deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and standardize processes across entities.
• Evaluate and implement automation tools, leveraging ERP capabilities, including Quantum, to improve accounting efficiency and reporting.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, Program Management, and other departments to provide financial insights and support business decisions.
• Support monthly and quarterly financial analysis, including variance reporting and commentary for leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Qualifications  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following qualifications represent the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required.   

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership of AP, AR, general ledger, and financial close functions.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting principles, and consolidated financial reporting.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidations; 10+ entities strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting external audits, management reporting, and cross-functional business operations.
• Proven ability to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and implement automation solutions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with sound financial judgment and the ability to meet competing deadlines.
• Effective leadership and communication skills, with the ability to develop teams and collaborate across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation or active progress toward certification strongly preferred.
• Aerospace and defense industry experience.
• Experience with inventory accounting, including standard costing, cycle counts, and excess and obsolete (E&O) reserves.
• Experience with Quantum ERP, particularly inventory, AP/AR workflows, and financial reporting.
• Experience coordinating with external tax consultants and supporting sales and use tax or property tax filings.

AllClear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.