Controller

The Controller serves as a key member of MSM North America's Finance leadership team, responsible for overseeing key aspects of financial management, compliance, and reporting across the operations. This role ensures accuracy, transparency, and accountability in all financial practices, aligning MSM's financial systems with U.S. GAAP, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and DoD contracting requirements.

The ideal candidate is a CPA-certified finance professional with a proven track record managing accounting operations within the defense industry, including experience with FAR / DFARS, CAS (Cost Accounting Standards), and government audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities :

Financial Management & Oversight

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable / receivable, and financial statement reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Serve as MSM NA's liaison to international financial and compliance reporting with corporate entities
• Oversee revenue recognition process and compliance
• Assist with CAS and Disclosure Statement compliance
• Employ optimal tax strategies to minimize liability and maximize available credits
• Ensure timely and accurate submittals of tax returns with state and federal requirements
• Support MSM NA's treasury functions, to include company banking, credit card, surety and insurance, and intercompany loan relationship management

Compliance & Regulatory Controls

Strategic Financial Leadership

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Qualifications

Skills & Certifications

Work Environment

This role is preferably based in MSM NA's St. Petersburg, FL headquarters with a hybrid schedule to support collaboration and secure financial operations. Remote work may be considered based on role requirements, applicable security / compliance standards, and management approval, with periodic onsite or in-person engagement as business needs require. The Controller collaborates closely with finance, contracts, and operations teams to ensure financial integrity, compliance, and strategic alignment with organizational goals.