Assistant Controller, Vice President

Amentum

. Support the Corporate Controller in leading a complex, global controllership organization for a multi-billion-dollar publicly traded enterprise .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $280,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in corporate controllership, financial reporting, and technical accounting, with a strong focus on U.S. GAAP and SEC compliance. Proven ability to lead finance transformation initiatives, implement AI and automation solutions, and mentor accounting professionals across diverse organizational environments.

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Corporate ControllershipFinancial ReportingU.S. GAAPAI FluencyMergers And Acquisitions

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Hard Skills

Accounting PoliciesFinancial StatementsSEC DisclosuresRevenue RecognitionStock CompensationConsolidationsForeign CurrencyInternal ControlsProcess ImprovementData Analytics

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingProject ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsFinancial Reporting TechnologiesAutomation SolutionsEmerging TechnologiesAI-Enabled Finance Processes

Industry Keywords

Sarbanes-Oxley ComplianceFinance TransformationPost-Merger IntegrationGovernancePerformance Metrics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Corporate Controller in leading a complex, global controllership organization for a multi-billion-dollar publicly traded enterprise
Oversee and enhance global accounting policies, processes, and practices across business segments, geographies, legal entities, and legacy organizations
Manage periodic, quarterly, and annual close processes and support consolidated financial statements and SEC disclosures
Provide leadership on complex accounting matters, including business combinations, revenue recognition, leases, stock compensation, restructuring, impairment, consolidations, and foreign currency
Partner with external and internal auditors to support high-quality financial reporting and effective controls
Lead finance and accounting integration following mergers and acquisitions
Harmonize accounting policies, charts of accounts, reporting structures, close processes, controls, and systems
Drive controllership transformation, continuous improvement, governance, performance metrics, and accountability
Identify and implement AI, automation, analytics, and emerging technology solutions for accounting, reporting, reconciliations, controls, and decision support
Establish governance, controls, documentation, and human oversight for AI-enabled finance processes
Strengthen global internal controls and ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Lead, develop, and mentor accounting professionals and build the controllership talent pipeline
Promote cross-functional collaboration and communicate complex financial matters to senior executives and non-finance stakeholders
Serve as a visible change leader across organizations with different histories, processes, cultures, and systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required
Typically 15 years of progressive accounting/finance experience
Significant experience in corporate controllership, financial reporting, technical accounting, or a combination thereof
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX/internal controls
Strong understanding of ERP systems, financial reporting technologies, data analytics, and modern finance technology
Demonstrated AI fluency, including generative AI, intelligent automation, analytics, and associated deployment opportunities and risks within Finance
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project-management, and organizational skills
Exceptional communication and executive presence
Ability to operate amid ambiguity, competing priorities, organizational change, and complex stakeholder environments
Experience with mergers and acquisitions, post-merger integration, and finance transformation strongly preferred
Experience across multiple business units, legal entities, geographies, and/or international operations
Experience leading process improvement, systems implementation, automation, or other finance transformation initiatives
Experience translating emerging technologies into practical business applications highly desirable
US Citizenship is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Bonus