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Assistant Controller Reports to: VP Finance Location: Kent, WA Type: Exempt, Full-Time Schedule: *100% Onsite: Monday - Friday Role Overview The Assistant Controller role is a critical financial role within the organization, supporting the VP Finance in establishing and maintaining financial policies, procedures, controls, metrics, and reporting. The position will play a key role in partnering with the VP Finance to ensure timely and accurate presentation of financial reports and information as well as working cross functionally with personnel throughout the business to drive organizational improvement. The role is responsible for managing monthly close processes, generating operational reporting, providing analytical support regarding production metrics, and will directly manage the Senior Accountant and AR Specialist roles. The position will work with and support internal and external auditors, ensure the company is maintaining proper internal controls and ensure compliance with government and regulatory requirements including SOX and GAAP. This is a key development position for promotion to senior financial management roles within Transdigm. The Ideal Candidate Has an entrepreneurial mindset, thinking and acting like an owner with a strong sense of urgency and bias for action Is skilled in monitoring and assessing the performance of self, other individuals, and teams to make improvements and take corrective action, creating a track record of successful leadership Is comfortable with ambiguity and change, nimble and responsive in the short-term while driving progress on longer-term initiatives and process improvements to achieve strategic goals Has emotional intelligence and is able to develop and foster a strong level of trust with leaders and employees of diverse backgrounds and situations Is an exceptional communicator in both written and verbal interactions; clear, concise, and courageous in giving tough but supportive feedback when needed Qualifications Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls ERP knowledge with a strong understanding of ERP functionality (Infor Syteline a plus) Experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment. Proficient with MS Suite, with advanced Excel skills High degree of integrity with the ability to work with confidential financial and employee information discreetly and appropriately. Open to relocation career advancement opportunities within Transdigm operating units Education/Previous Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred, but not required. Aerospace experience preferred, but not required. 5 or more years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years of manufacturing accounting experience, including cost accounting. 1-2 years of staff management experience preferred but not required. Essential Mental/Physical Demands Ability to sit in an office environment for long periods. Extensive use of hands in writing, computer, and other office equipment. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Full benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Performance Share incentive compensation (Profit Sharing Plan), 3-weeks paid time off to start, paid community service day, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, long-term care plan options, 10 paid holidays, and onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist. Salary Range for position: $120,000 - $150,000 Application Process Please apply at with an up-to-date res