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We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution. As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base. \n\nSUMMARY OF POSITION\nThe Operational Controller – Service is a hands-on finance and operations partner supporting the Service organization. This role will help improve visibility and control across WIP, forecasting, job profitability, quoting, inventory, billing, and service performance.\nThis position requires a solid foundation in finance and accounting and works closely with operational teams to analyze financial and operational data, identify trends and opportunities, and translate findings into practical actions that improve execution, financial performance, and profitability.\n\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nThis document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.\nWIP & Job Financial Management\nMaintain accurate WIP reporting and review open jobs for cost, revenue, margin, billing status, and aging.\nSupport cost-to-complete estimates, POC accounting where applicable, and timely job closeout.\nWork with Service teams to identify aging WIP, cost overruns, and margin risks.\nForecasting & Budgeting\nSupport monthly revenue, gross margin, expense, and working-capital forecasts.\nUse backlog, scheduled work, and expected completion dates to improve forecast accuracy.\nProvide variance analysis and help explain key drivers of performance.\nQuote & Contract Support\nSupport financial review of service quotes, maintenance contracts, spare parts, and machine upgrades.\nHelp ensure labor, material, travel, freight, outside services, and target margins are appropriately reflected.\nCompare quoted margins to actual results and identify opportunities to improve estimating.\nService Performance & Throughput\nDevelop and maintain practical Service dashboards and KPI reporting.\nAnalyze profitability by job, customer, contract, and service line.\nSupport analysis of technician utilization, throughput, backlog, job cycle time, and margin performance.\nBilling & Working Capital\nMonitor completed-but-not-billed work and help remove barriers to invoicing.\nTrack WIP aging, billing cycle time, and other working-capital measures.\nHelp improve the process from work performed → job completion → invoicing → cash collection.\nSystems & Process Improvement\nImprove ERP data accuracy and recurring Service reporting.\nDevelop practical Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting tools.\nIdentify and support improvements to WIP, quoting, forecasting, inventory, billing, and job-closeout processes.\nInventory turnover and aging\nService contract profitability\n\nREQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE\nAny combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:\nBachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.\n4–6 years of experience in finance, accounting, cost accounting, or operational finance.\nWorking knowledge of WIP/job costing, inventory, margin analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.\nStrong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.\nComfortable working directly with Service, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams.\nMicrosoft Office, including Microsoft Excel, experience\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nManufacturing, industrial equipment, field service, aftermarket, or project-based experience preferred.\nStrong Excel and ERP skills; Power BI or similar reporting experience is a plus.\n\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY\nNone\n\nTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS\nLocal travel during the day may be required\n\nWORKING CONDITIONS\nWorking conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.\nTypically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation\nMay access and work in the manufacturing plant\nWhile performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles\nThe employee may be exposed to vibration\nThe employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate\nMay be required to travel to other site locations during the work day\nMay be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands\nWork with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.\nKnows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.\nMust be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.\nMust be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms. \nMust be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time\nMust be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.\n\nSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS\nEmployment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.\nThis position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').\nAscent Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free +1 586-726-0500. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.\n\nBENEFITS\nMedical Insurance\nDental Insurance\nVision Insurance\nShort- and Long-Term Disability Insurance\nLife Insurance \nAD&D Insurance\nPTO\n401k Match\n\nNo Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors \nPlease note that Ascent Aerospace does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to Ascent Aerospace will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. 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