Business Controller

Are you a finance leader looking for the next major step in your career?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing, complex manufacturing business where your expertise will directly influence strategic decisions, operational performance, and long-term growth. If you're currently succeeding in a Controller, Finance Manager, or senior finance leadership role and are ready to take on broader business responsibilities within a larger organization, we want to hear from you.

Target Rock, a Curtiss-Wright business unit, is seeking a dynamic and business-minded Business Controller to become a key member of our leadership team. This role offers the unique opportunity to lead the finance function for a $200M, with 200,000 square foot, heavy manufacturing facility with a staff of 320 team members. Our mission is to serve our country and the world by delivering safety critical precision valves and actuators, enabling US Navy operational excellence and reliable emission free power. Our vision is to modernize and grow our capabilities to meet tomorrow's Navy and Power demands.

Curtiss Wright's Target Rock (TR) Business Unit located in East Farmingdale, NY is looking multifaceted leader to head up our Quality Department. TR is 200,000 square foot, heavy manufacturing facility with a staff of 320 team members. Our mission is to serve our country and the world by delivering safety critical precision valves and actuators, enabling US Navy operational excellence and reliable emission free power. Our vision is to modernize and grow our capabilities to meet tomorrow's Navy and Power demands. Having the right quality leader is essential to achieving this mission and vision.

You will partner directly with the General Manager and Senior Leadership Team, providing financial leadership, strategic guidance, and operational insight to help drive business growth, profitability, and continuous improvement.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex business challenges, and want a highly visible leadership role with significant influence, this is an opportunity to make your mark.

Why this Opportunity Stands Out:

Join a high-profile leadership team with direct exposure to executive decision-making

Lead finance for a large, sophisticated manufacturing operation with approximately 320 employees and $200M in revenue

Influence critical business strategy, operational performance, and long-term growth initiatives

Work in a dynamic environment where finance is a true business partner

Develop and mentor a talented finance team while driving continuous improvement across the organization

Build your career within Curtiss-Wright, a global organization known for innovation, operational excellence, and leadership development

Support products and technologies that have a meaningful impact on national defense and clean energy industries

What You’ll Do:

As Business Controller, you will serve as the financial leader for the business and a trusted advisor to the General Manager and leadership team. Your responsibilities will include:

Providing strategic financial guidance to support business objectives and growth initiatives

Partnering with senior leaders to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and overcome obstacles to achieving business goals

Leading budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cash flow management activities

Delivering actionable insights through financial analysis, modeling, and performance reporting

Driving compliance with GAAP, SOX, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and corporate policies

Leading revenue recognition, compliance, risk management, and financial controls

Supporting contract and proposal evaluations, including financial risk assessments and business case analysis

Overseeing financial reporting and coordinating audit requirements with internal and external stakeholders

Providing ERP financial systems leadership and ensuring accurate accounting across business operations

Building, coaching, and developing a high-performing finance team

Championing continuous improvement initiatives that enhance business performance and operational efficiency

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Target Rock is a business unit of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Founded in 1951 to meet the special severe service valve requirements of the United States Nuclear Navy, Target Rock is today the premier supplier of highly engineered, valves and related products to both the U.S. Navy nuclear fleet and the global nuclear power generation industry. The first Target Rock valves were installed on the U.S.S. Nautilus, the U.S. Navy's first nuclear powered submarine.

To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright EMS - Target Rock (cw-ems.com)

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Controller who wants to broaden their impact, lead at a larger scale, and accelerate their career within a respected global organization. Join us and help drive the future of a business where finance plays a critical role in operational and strategic success.

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