Assistant Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage accounting and finance projects in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Support the implementation, optimization, and ongoing development of the Company’s ERP system, with preference for experience with Epicor.
• Lead ERP fast-follow initiatives and identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, controls, and system functionality following implementation.
• Drive initiatives to shorten the month-end close process, including identifying process bottlenecks, improving workflows, and implementing automation and standardization.
• Lead the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including accruals, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and financial analysis.
• Support the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements, including intercompany eliminations and consolidation activities, as applicable.
• Develop, implement, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Program Management, and other cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and reporting.
• Support external audit activities and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, scalability, and accuracy of accounting processes as the Company grows.
• Utilize accounting systems and MS Excel to perform financial analysis, reporting, reconciliations, and other accounting activities.
• Serve as a key accounting resource for complex transactions and accounting matters.
• Provide guidance and support to accounting team members and contribute to the development of a high-performing Finance organization.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated experience managing and executing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with month-end close, financial statement preparation, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong proficiency with accounting software and MS Excel.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a changing, high-growth environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Experience with Epicor or a similar ERP system.
• Experience leading or supporting an ERP implementation.
• Experience with financial statement consolidation and intercompany accounting.
• Aerospace or manufacturing industry experience.
• Public accounting or public company experience.
• Experience improving and shortening month-end close processes.
• Experience with financial reporting and other accounting activities.

Additional Requirements

Must have professional working proficiency reading, writing, and speaking English

Ability to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments with occasional exposure to noise, chemicals, dust, industrial equipment, and temperature variations

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer workstation

Frequent use of hands and fingers for data entry, keyboarding, and mouse use

Ability to view computer screens for prolonged periods

Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via email

Ability to use a computer to complete assignments 

Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines

Willingness to travel to other Canopy A&D sites as needed

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Management may modify or assign additional duties as needed

Job Details

Type: Full Time, Exempt (Salaried)

Base Salary Range: $140,000 to $170,000

Business Hours: Core Business Hours

Base Location: Irvine, CA — Full Time, On-Site

Travel: As needed to various company facilities