Job: Controller

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $100,000-$120,000/yr.

Location: Penrose, CO.

Job Description:

Estes Energetics, along with its subsidiary Goex Industries, is an American manufacturer of black powder, chemicals, and rocket motors. Our agile and experienced team is proud to make products that support the Department of Defense, strengthen domestic production, preserve history, serve hunting and shooting sports enthusiasts, and ignite a passion for rocketry in our youth. Whether we’re performing research into energetic materials and products, or standing up American-made production, count on us to find a solution. 

Summary

Estes Energetics is seeking a controller to join the leadership team. The perfect candidate is dynamic, learns quickly, and can operate independently at an executive level. This person will lead all financial functions as well as take on other leadership responsibilities. This person will have significant influence on the strategic direction of the company and will be the first financial leader in the company. 

Essential Functions  

• Model the company values. 
• Perform financial planning, analysis, and reporting. 
• Manage financial, management, and tax accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 
• Coordinate preparation of annual and other federal, state, and local tax returns by external tax accountants.
• Coordinate independent financial audits and valuations.
• Prepare cost proposals and manage Government and commercial contracts.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Manage and improve business systems and processes (ERP, accounting, inventory, etc.).
• Oversee purchasing.

Competencies, Experience, and Education  

Required 

• Strong communication skills in written, verbal, and presentation form
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders
• Five years of experience in financial functions
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to administer computer systems, such as ERP, accounting, and inventory management system
• Ability to implement business automation solutions
• Ability to mentor and develop team members

Desired

• Five years of experience working for a Government contractor
• Certified public accountant

Supervisory Responsibility 

Yes

Work Environment 

The work will primarily be in an office environment with some work in a manufacturing environment. 

Physical Demands 

• Sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 
• Occasional movement through a manufacturing environment. 
• Use of personal protective equipment appropriate to the work location. 

Travel 

5-10 % travel to company sites. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: 

This is a full-time position. Employees are expected to work at least 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. 

Benefits 

Estes Energetics maintains a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Health insurance plan with medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Life and disability insurance – 100% paid by company 
• 401(k) retirement plan – 7% match with vesting after 30 days
• 9 paid holidays
• 9/80 work schedule allowing for every other Friday off
• Single, comprehensive paid time off (PTO) policy 

Work Authorization 

Must be a US citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b. Ability to pass a background check and drug test per federal and state explosives licensing requirements. Prior Department of Defense security clearance a plus. 

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Program 

Estes Energetics provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Additional information is available at: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.