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ControllerMSM Group North America Inc • St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Controller

Controller

MSM Group North America Inc • St. Petersburg, FL, USA
2 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job description

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

  • Ensure adherence to FAR / DFARS, CAS, and DCAA audit requirements.
  • Partner with internal and external auditors to support compliance reviews, audit readiness, and corrective action implementation.
  • Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial systems to support accuracy and transparency.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance, tax, and international accounting standards.
  • Strategic Financial Leadership

  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to the CFO and executive team to support strategic growth and investment decisions.
  • Oversee integration of accounting systems and procedures for international subsidiaries or joint ventures.
  • Lead initiatives to optimize financial processes, tools, and reporting systems.
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Manage, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members to support professional growth and organizational capability.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Contracts, Operations, and Program Management to ensure financial alignment with company objectives.
  • Serve as a liaison to external auditors, banking partners, and regulatory agencies.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
  • Minimum of 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 5 years in the defense or government contracting sector.
  • Expertise in U.S. GAAP, CAS, and FAR / DFARS compliance.
  • Strong experience with government cost accounting, indirect rate structures, and DCAA audit processes.
  • Experience with ERP / accounting systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, TM1, OneStream, etc.) preferred.
  • Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) preferred.
  • S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
  • Skills & Certifications

  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, deadline-driven environment.
  • Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel Proficiency, working proficiency in MS Office
  • 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.

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