Controller Job at Estes Energetics, Penrose, CO

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  • Estes Energetics
  • Penrose, CO

Job Description

Job Description

Estes Energetics, along with its subsidiary Goex Industries, is an American manufacturer of black powder, chemicals, and rocket motors. Our agile and experienced team is proud to make products that support the Department of Defense, strengthen domestic production, preserve history, serve hunting and shooting sports enthusiasts, and ignite a passion for rocketry in our youth. Whether we're performing research into energetic materials and products, or standing up American-made production, count on us to find a solution.

Summary

Estes Energetics is seeking a controller to join the leadership team. The perfect candidate is dynamic, learns quickly, and can operate independently at an executive level. This person will lead all financial functions as well as take on other leadership responsibilities. This person will have significant influence on the strategic direction of the company and will be the first financial leader in the company.

Essential Functions

  • Model the company values.
  • Perform financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
  • Manage financial, management, and tax accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger transactions and schedules.
  • Coordinate preparation of annual and other federal, state, and local tax returns by external tax accountants.
  • Coordinate independent financial audits and valuations, including single audits (“yellow book audit”) and audits by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
  • Prepare cost proposals and manage Government and commercial contracts.
  • Manage and improve business systems and processes (ERP, accounting, inventory, etc.).
  • Oversee purchasing.

Competencies, Experience, and Education

Required

  • Ability to operate at an executive level, including the ability to be a sounding board to the CEO
  • Strong communication skills in written, verbal, and presentation form
  • Strong negotiation skills with suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders
  • Ten years of experience in financial functions
  • Two years of experience in a non-financial job
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong computer skills
  • Ability to implement and administer computer systems, such as ERP, accounting, and inventory management system
  • Ability to implement business automation solutions

Desired

  • Leadership experience at an executive level
  • Five years of experience working for a Government contractor
  • Certified public accountant

Supervisory Responsibility

Controller to build finance and purchasing team.

Work Environment

The work will primarily be in an office environment with some work in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

  • Sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Occasional movement through a manufacturing environment.
  • Use of personal protective equipment appropriate to the work location.

Travel

20-30% travel to company sites.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position on a 9/80 schedule. The employee is expected to work at least 40 hours per week and some overtime may be required.

Benefits

Estes Energetics maintains a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Life and disability insurance – 100% paid by company.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 7% company match with vesting at 30 days
  • Single, comprehensive paid time off (PTO) policy
  • 9 Paid Holidays

Work Authorization

Must be a US citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b. Ability to pass a background check and drug test per federal and state explosives licensing requirements. Prior Department of Defense security clearance a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Program

Estes Energetics provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The pay range for this role is:
110,000 - 140,000 USD per year(Penrose, CO)

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Work at office, Local area,

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