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Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.\nWe are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.\nWoodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.\nAerospace Controller\nLocations: Fort Collins, Colorado or Rockford, Illinois\nThe Aerospace Controller serves as the financial co-pilot and accounting leader for the Aerospace operating segment of Woodward. In this role, you will hold full ownership over the segment's financial statements, closing processes, and accounting controls. You will bridge the gap between technical accounting precision and strategic business partnership. By providing deep financial visibility, maintaining a rigorous control environment, and collaborating closely with segment leadership, you will safeguard company assets while identifying opportunities to optimize the accounting process and controls and contributing to the profitability and cash flow of the segment.\nThe Segment Controller serves as the senior finance and accounting leader for a business segment, providing financial oversight, accounting governance, reporting accuracy, internal control compliance, and business partnership. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial results, supporting strategic decision-making, driving operational performance, and leading all accounting and financial activities within the segment.\nThe Segment Controller partners closely with segment leadership, operations, corporate finance, FP&A, tax, treasury, and external auditors to deliver timely, accurate, and actionable financial information while supporting growth and profitability objectives\nEstimated annual base pay: $178,000-$220,000\nAll members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. \n401(k) match (4.5%)\nAnnual Woodward stock contribution (5%)\nTuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members \n12 paid holidays,\n Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire\nVacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. \nPaid parental leave.\nAdoption Assistance \nEmployee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. \nMember Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life \nMember referral bonus \nSpouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending \nVoluntary benefits, including: Whole Life/Home/Auto Insurance discounts e Insurance\nCritical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave \n\nKey Responsibilities\nAccounting & Financial Reporting\nLead all accounting activities for the segment, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, local GAAP, company policies, and internal controls. \nManage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements. \nEnsure accurate revenue recognition, inventory accounting, cost accounting, reserves, accruals, and other key accounting judgments. \nPartner with the Aerospace Operations Finance team to review and analyze segment financial results, identify trends, and communicate performance drivers to 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the time spent on control documentation. \nLeadership & Team Development\nLead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance personnel within the segment. \nFoster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. \n Build organizational capabilities to support current and future business needs. \nDevelop the leadership capabilities at all levels of the Aerospace accounting organization. \n·\nQualifications\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required \nCPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent advanced certification preferred \nPreferred Additional Experience\nGeneral: 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with experience leading accounting functions within a manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, technology, or multi-site operating environment. \nStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting. \nExperience working with executive leadership teams. \nProven people leadership and team development experience. \nExperience supporting a publicly traded company. \nTechnical Skills: Strong background in revenue accounting, cost accounting, and inventory accounting. \nStrong knowledge of enterprise ERP systems (specifically, SAP S4 HANA). \nSkills and Competencies\nStrong leadership and team development skills \nStrong analytical, problem-solving, decision support, and business partnering skills \nStrong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills \nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment \nExecutive presence and business acumen \nWorking Conditions\nHybrid or office-based role \nMay require occasional travel to Woodward sites, plants, or project locations \nApplication window is anticipated to close 10 days from original posting date.\nThis information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.\nThis position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. 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