Assistant Segment Controller (Dir Controller 1) - 30984

Requisition Number: 30984

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $146,164.00 - $208,806.00

Security Clearance: None

Level of Experience: Management

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies

HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

• Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.

• Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.

• Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.

• Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.

• Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.

• Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.

Summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an accomplished finance and accounting leader to join our team as Assistant Segment Controller. This highly visible leadership role partners closely with the Segment Controller and senior finance leadership to help oversee accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance across the segment.

The Assistant Segment Controller will play an integral role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, maintaining a strong and effective control environment, and providing financial insight that supports sound business decisions. This individual will also help drive continuous improvement across accounting processes while developing talent and partnering with finance and business leaders throughout Mission Technologies and HII.

This is an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to make an impact within a complex, dynamic organization while helping shape the continued effectiveness and evolution of our finance organization.

What you will do

• Partner with the Segment Controller in overseeing financial accounting and reporting operations, including consolidated periodic financial reporting and analysis.

• Lead the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and HII close requirements.

• Help ensure finance policies, procedures, and accounting practices are consistently implemented and followed across the segment.

• Support the maintenance of effective accounting systems, policies, and internal controls in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, SOX standards, and the COSO framework.

• Support quarterly compliance activities and management’s annual control self-assessment program.

• Review financial results, analyze key variances, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights to segment leadership to support business decision-making.

• Partner with business and finance leaders to provide accounting guidance, financial interpretation, and analytical support, including matters involving government accounting rules and regulations.

• Assess segment cash flows, financial position, operating results, and variance analyses, and prepare quarterly management discussion and analysis (MD&A) presentations.

• Support internal and external audits and lead the development and execution of remediation plans resulting from audit findings.

• Champion continuous improvement across accounting processes, financial reporting, operational efficiency, and cross-functional coordination.

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and insights to Segment and HII leadership as business needs arise.

• Participate in strategic and special projects at the direction of the Segment Controller, CFO, and President.

• Lead, coach, and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, high performance, and continuous improvement.

What you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field with 10 years of relevant progressive experience; Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field with 8 years of relevant progressive experience; or high school diploma/equivalent with 14 years of relevant progressive experience. Relevant experience must include progressive experience in audit, accounting, and SEC reporting.

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

• Public accounting experience.

• Government accounting experience.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, PCAOB standards, and SEC financial rules and regulations.

• Strong knowledge of SOX requirements and the COSO framework.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial matters effectively.

• Strong project management, interpersonal, leadership, and coaching skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in a complex business environment.

Bonus Points for...

• MBA or Master of Accountancy.

• Audit or transaction services experience.

• Aerospace and Defense industry or Fortune 500 experience.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.