Corporate Controller

Description

Who We Are

Founded in 1995, Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative and integrated partner with a national footprint in the marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication and marine services. Evolving over decades from a collection of the best-in-class companies with unique and complementary capabilities on the East and West coasts, our spirit of innovation and legacy of performance make Vigor Marine Group a preferred, full-service prime contractor in the defense and maritime sectors. Today we offer advanced services and complete solutions for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Military Sealift Command, state ferry systems, the cruise industry, the commercial fishing industry and more.

With four shipyards for maintenance and modernization and one for fabrication, including the largest floating dry dock in the western hemisphere, our more than 2,500 dedicated employees across four states – from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk – personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation – through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the word-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a key business partner to the CAO, CFO, and other senior leaders, the Corporate Controller will provide clear insight into financial performance, anticipate emerging risks and opportunities, and help strengthen decision-making across the organization. The role will also interact with representatives of Antin, the private equity sponsor of VMG's parent company.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on, strategic leader who promotes accountability, transparency, trust, and strong communication across Finance and the broader organization.

PAY RANGE: $208,000 – 224,000

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities.)

• Lead all accounting activities, including the general ledger, multi-entity consolidation, intercompany accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, tax, treasury, and financial reporting.
• Play an integral role in major systems initiatives, including ERP, payroll and HCM, finance optimization tools, and the evaluation and implementation of artificial intelligence technologies.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation processes and ensure the timely preparation of accurate financial statements and management reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment; identify control gaps and lead the design and implementation of effective, sustainable improvements.
• Lead cross-functional projects aligned with the company's annual business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Partner across the organization to continuously improve policies, processes, and systems and to support scalable business growth.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing accounting team, including responsibility for organizational design, talent development, recruiting, engagement, and retention.
• Lead all aspects of the annual external audit, including preparation and review of the annual financial statements and communications with the external audit firm and Audit Committee.
• Oversee accounting for long-term, project-based contracts, including revenue recognition, job cost, work-in-process, estimate-at-completion, and related balance sheet accounting.
• Oversee treasury activities, including cash and investment management, liquidity planning, weekly cash forecasting, and pension and 401(k) plan oversight.
• Partner with Government Compliance to support compliance with applicable FAR, CAS, and contract requirements, including cost allocations, indirect rates, audit readiness, and responses to government inquiries.
• Support preparation of the annual operating budget and related financial planning activities, including the integrity of actual-to-budget reporting.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, financial data governance, chart-of-accounts standards, and related procedures to promote consistency across legal entities and business units.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, purchase accounting, acquisition integration, and other strategic initiatives as needed.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Previous responsibility for multi-entity financial reporting, close, controls, and team development.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including experience with business combinations and purchase accounting, intangible assets, ASC 606, and ASC 842.
• Experience with project-based accounting and U.S. government contracting requirements, including FAR, CAS, indirect rates, and government audit support, strongly preferred.
• Experience leading external audits and communicating effectively with senior executives, boards or audit committees, auditors, and cross-functional partners.
• Strong leadership presence, sound judgment, and a demonstrated ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success improving accounting processes, ERP and related systems, internal controls, data quality, and reporting in a complex operating environment.
• Private equity-backed, public company, manufacturing, marine, transaction, or finance transformation experience preferred.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and an active CPA license required; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 12 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant leadership.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: Active CPA license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CITIZENSHIP: Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.

Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.

Vigor Values

Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.

Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth
Responsibility: We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
Love: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in

At Vigor we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical

RX

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

LTD

STD

EAP

Discretionary bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

FSA (Medical, Childcare, Transportation)

10 paid holidays

PTO

401(k)

Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor’s Human Resources Department.

In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.