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Assistant Controller

19 days ago by Johnson Controls
  • Salary negotiable
  • Pennsylvania, PA, US
  • Full-time
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Assistant Controller role supporting the Navy Systems plant in York, PA, owning the general ledger, close, reporting, forecasting, and audit support in a manufacturing/government contracting environment. You’ll join Johnson Controls Federal Systems, a team modernizing and supporting critical U.S. federal and military facilities and missions. Standout perks include bonus eligibility, benefits from day one, and 3 weeks’ paid vacation.

Key skills
GAAPGeneral ledger accountingMonth-end/quarter-end/year-end closeFinancial reporting and variance analysisFree cash flow analysisPlanning and forecastingFAR and CAS complianceGovernment contract EAC (Estimates-At-Completion)Microsoft ExcelDeltek Costpoint (preferred)
Salary is negotiable (not listed); comparable Assistant Controller roles in Pennsylvania manufacturing/government contracting typically pay about $95k–$130k base, plus bonus depending on scope and experience.
You'll thrive here if you have 5–7 years of accounting/finance experience in manufacturing or government contracting and enjoy owning close, compliance (GAAP/FAR/CAS), and contract financial analysis in an onsite plant environment.
Why apply
  • Bonus eligible role
  • Benefits from day one
  • 3 weeks paid vacation

Job Description

We are seeking an Assistant Controller to join our federal team at our Navy Systems, York, PA plant. Under general direction, responsible for preparing, reporting, and analyzing financial statements in accordance with management and legal reporting requirements. Overall, responsible for the general ledger, planning and forecasting, monthly closing/reporting, and audit support. Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees/management and have a working knowledge of GAAP.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.


Location

York, PA

Salary

Negotiable, based on experience and qualifications
Bonus Eligible:
Yes

Benefits

Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation:
3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year

Learn more about Navy Systems York, PA Plant: Navy Systems, York PA

As an Assistant Controller, you will:

  • Overall responsibility for General Ledger.
    • Prepare Journal Entries
    • Reconciliations with sub-ledgers
    • Prepare/Analyze accounts and trial balances
    • Lead Closing Process (monthly/quarterly/yearly) and generate/distribute financial reports.
    • Perform detailed Free Cash flow Analysis
  • Develop annual Plans and quarterly Forecasts and provide detailed variance analyses.
  • Contribute to the development, review, and distribution of accounting and internal control policies and procedures.
  • Complete required quarterly tax reports.
  • Assist with CAS (Cost Accounting Standards) audits.
  • Prepare annual incurred cost submittals.
  • Provide guidance and interpretation related to GAAP, FAR, and CAS. Develop and implement procedures to ensure compliance with FAR cost regulations, CAS administration including Disclosure Statement amendments, and other proper controls related to FAR and CAS compliance.
  • Develop, analyze, and update Estimates-At-Completion (EAC’s) for various government contracts.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of broad financial experience in a Manufacturing/Government Contracting environment or 5-7 years of experience as an Accountant at a business unit.
  • Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with strong problem-solving capabilities.
  • Familiarity with IT systems related to finance and operations. Individual PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Deltek Cost Point, COGNOS reporting, OneStream, and Actual Cost Systems.

Who We Are

The primary mission of Johnson Controls Navy Systems is to supply Chilled Water Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Systems and associated equipment to the US Navy and US Coast Guard. Johnson Controls Navy Systems is a part of the Johnson Controls Federal Systems business. Our robust, high reliability products are designed, manufactured and tested in York, PA to military and other stringent customer specifications. Most of our designs are custom engineered for the specific application

If you’d like to learn more about who we are, what we do, and the systems and products we work with please check out our “Who we are” video on Youtube to learn more. (Around 2 minutes long)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD9TF3ANMxU

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)
Job Number: 1548

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