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Corporate ControllerTrident Systems • Fairfax, VA, United States
Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller

Trident Systems • Fairfax, VA, United States
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Position Title : Corporate Controller

Requisition ID : 1676

Position Location : Fairfax, VA (onsite)

Position Reports To : Chief Financial Officer

Supervises Others : Yes

At Trident Systems, we believe that strong engineering principles are fundamental to driving innovation and solving complex problems. We promote a culture characterized by rigorous engineering practices and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is achieved by leveraging our organization's collective expertise through collaborative development processes, which include thorough design and peer reviews. We can deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that meet our customers' evolving requirements by integrating our specialized knowledge in aerospace electronic systems with appropriately scaled development methodologies.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting‑edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Position Summary

Trident Solutions is seeking a skilled and forward‑thinking Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations and policy across multiple business units, systems and locations.

This newly created position will focus on driving consistency, accuracy, and compliance throughout the company's accounting framework. The Controller will set standards, implement controls, and ensure alignment with U.S. GAAP, FAR, CAS, and audit requirements.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with a hands‑on leadership style. They excel at building structure in complex organizations, promoting standardization, and integrating new acquisitions into a unified accounting environment.

This position is on‑site in Fairfax, VA.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Standardization

  • Lead and coordinate accounting activities across all business units to ensure consistent policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Develop, document, and enforce company‑wide accounting standards in compliance with GAAP, FAR, and CAS.
  • Responsible for managing annual financial statement audit and tax return in conjunction with 3rd party accounting firm. Key duties include ensuring execution, communicating with audit firm, managing outstanding items and adhering to the audit / tax timelines.
  • Partner with business‑units to maintain uniform practices for close, reporting, and compliance.
  • Drive initiatives that improve process efficiency, automation, and data integrity across entities and systems.
  • Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the accounting organization.

Compliance, Controls & Reporting

  • Maintain oversight of corporate internal controls and ensure readiness for external and government audits, including DCAA.
  • Oversee preparation and support of indirect cost rate calculations, incurred cost submissions, and related FAR / CAS documentation.
  • Ensure all financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with regulatory and contractual obligations.
  • Partner with the CFO to assess accounting risks and strengthen compliance frameworks.
  • Technical Accounting & Integration

  • Provide technical accounting guidance for complex or judgmental areas including ASC 606 revenue recognition, cost allocation, capitalization, and project‑based accounting.
  • Lead accounting aspects of acquisition integration, aligning systems, controls, and reporting structures.
  • Review and consolidate results across business units, ensuring alignment and integrity of company‑wide financial data.
  • Collaborate with FP&A and operations to connect accounting data with performance metrics and management reporting.
  • Systems & Process Improvement

  • Champion effective use of ERP and reporting tools; ensure consistent configuration and data standards across locations.
  • Identify automation opportunities and workflow improvements to shorten close cycles and enhance reporting transparency.
  • Maintain awareness of evolving GAAP, FAR, and CAS requirements and communicate updates to accounting leadership.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related field
  • 15+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree OR 13+ years with a Master's degree
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a controllership or senior accounting leadership role
  • Demonstrated experience implementing company‑wide accounting standards or harmonizing practices across multiple entities
  • Experience in project‑based or manufacturing accounting environments
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics or comparable ERP systems
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Strong knowledge of FAR Part 31, CAS, and indirect rate development
  • M&A integration experience
  • Background in both public and private accounting
  • Benefits

    Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to :

  • Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • 401(k) (including company match)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
  • Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)
  • Trident Systems is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruiting@tridsys.com.

    Pay Transparency : The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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