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Assistant Controller CPA
Job Location:
Job Location:
Newport Beach, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
7 November 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 February 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable working at the detail levelreconciling accounts reviewing journal entries and resolving close issuesas they are improving processes developing accounting policies supporting audits building a team and creating scalable financial infrastructure.
Support the preparation of accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Partner with Operations Supply Chain Manufacturing and Program Management to ensure accurate accounting for inventory work in process standard costs purchase commitments and capital assets.
Participate in cross-functional projects systems implementations financing activities acquisition diligence and other strategic initiatives as needed.
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
Active CPA license required.
8 years of progressive accounting experience including public-accounting experience at a Big Four firm in audit assurance transaction services or a related accounting-advisory practice.
Proven ownership of core accounting operations including month-end close financial reporting general ledger reconciliations internal controls audit readiness and process improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with aerospace defense government contracting project accounting or manufacturing operations.
Experience implementing or optimizing an ERP system including NetSuite Microsoft Dynamics SAP Oracle or similar platforms.
Familiarity with FAR CAS DCAA government-contracting or defense-finance requirements.
Support the preparation of accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Partner with Operations Supply Chain Manufacturing and Program Management to ensure accurate accounting for inventory work in process standard costs purchase commitments and capital assets.
Participate in cross-functional projects systems implementations financing activities acquisition diligence and other strategic initiatives as needed.
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
Active CPA license required.
8 years of progressive accounting experience including public-accounting experience at a Big Four firm in audit assurance transaction services or a related accounting-advisory practice.
Proven ownership of core accounting operations including month-end close financial reporting general ledger reconciliations internal controls audit readiness and process improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with aerospace defense government contracting project accounting or manufacturing operations.
Experience implementing or optimizing an ERP system including NetSuite Microsoft Dynamics SAP Oracle or similar platforms.
Familiarity with FAR CAS DCAA government-contracting or defense-finance requirements.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
