🚀 Vice President, Corporate Controller

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At Aviat Networks we take great pride in hiring a workforce that is committed to supporting and strengthening our values and attributes. If you are a results-oriented customer centric and innovative thinker who also takes pride in personal and professional integrity Aviat Networks is the ideal next step in your career. We are looking for people who love to solve problems enjoy change and know how to have fun so come and join a dynamic team that strives to bring communications to the world.

Aviat Networks is the worlds largest independent supplier of wireless transmission systems. We are recognized worldwide for cutting-edge 5G backhaul networking solutions and services. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Aviat Networks to build expand and upgrade their voice data and video solutions.

About the Role

The VP Corporate Controller will lead our worldwide accounting operations and ensure the highest standards of financial integrity compliance and operational excellence. Reporting to the CFO this role is critical to shaping the global finance strategy managing internal and external reporting driving process improvements and leading a high-performing geographically distributed team. As the Corporate Controller you will own the global close and consolidation process oversee compliance with US GAAP and ensure timely accurate financial reporting. You will partner cross-functionally with FP&A Tax Treasury Legal and Operations to support corporate initiatives M&A integration and system implementations. You will also be a key leader in scaling the finance function to support the companys rapid growth and international expansion. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced accounting executive who thrives in dynamic complex and fast-paced global environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accounting teams are appropriately staffed and responsibilities adequately assigned to achieve success in day-to-day tasks as well as the monthly and quarterly reporting requirements. The success of this position is directly tied to the success of the team.
• Responsible for the development of and timely and accurate reporting of the financial statements and supplementary reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with US GAAP.
• Ensure an efficient and timely monthly and quarterly close process including preparation and review of quarterly documentation package for corporate reporting including but not limited to financial statements activity schedules and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standard in a complex project-based business environment.
• Overall responsibility for design and effectiveness of the system of internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Responsible for the development implementation and compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Lead the review of business transactions and identify- appropriate accounting treatment including conducting accounting research documenting rationale and conclusion and preparing accounting entries.
• Maintain a balance sheet focus. Ensure the timely completion review and documentation of all monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Detailed review and analysis of all key areas including revenue cost of sales A / R and unbilled receivables Inventories and unearned revenue.
• Work in sync with FP&A team on monthly and quarterly reporting to the executive team and Audit Committee of the board of directors.
• Fully responsible for the completion and success of the external audit process and quarterly reviews.
• Fully engage with other functional / departmental managers to understand all necessary aspects and needs of operational development and reporting.
• Participate in M&A activity related to the due diligence requirements and then lead the accounting team in the integration activities after any M&A activity.
• Work with the CFO on special projects requiring detailed activity analysis.
• Responsible for mentoring and coaching direct and indirect reports.
• Other ad hoc projects as requested.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelors degree in accounting required
• Masters degree in accounting or business preferred
• CPA certification required
• Public Accounting experience required
• 10-12 years overall experience in a combination of audit experience and as an active participant financial reporting and detailed subledger reconciliations
• Previous experience as public company corporate controller or assistant controller
• SEC reporting experience including primary authorship of 10 Qs and Ks
• Experience in a project-based business with the attendant revenue recognition complexities is required. Experience with RevPro revenue recognition software is highly preferred.
• Experience interfacing with audit committee and board of directors preferred
• Background in M&A and integration is preferred
• Approaches work with energy and a can-do attitude ensuring disciplined execution and measurable impact.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable leading building and interacting with remote teams at all levels
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Superior Excel skills required
• Familiarity with an Oracle EBS is a strong plus
• Comfortable in identifying accounting issues and taking the initiative to research them
• Ability to multitask and work in a dynamic fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Ability to pivot among priorities quickly and deliver short-term analytics and long-term projects
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate peak times
• Limited travel as needed

Key Skills

• Change Management
• Financial Services
• Growing Experience
• Managed Care
• Management Experience
• Analysis Skills
• Senior Leadership
• Performance Management
• Process Management
• Leadership Experience
• Negotiation
• Analytics

Required Experience

Exec

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Aviat Networks provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity veteran or military status disability or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal state or local law.

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