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We are seeking an Assistant Controller to join our federal team at our Navy Systems, York, PA plant. Under general direction, responsible for preparing, reporting, and analyzing financial statements in accordance with management and legal reporting requirements. Overall, responsible for the general ledger, planning and forecasting, monthly closing/reporting, and audit support. Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees/management and have a working knowledge of GAAP.
At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.
LOCATION
Location: York, PA
SALARY
Salary: Negotiable, based on experience and qualifications
BONUS ELIGIBLE
Yes
BENEFITS
Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
VACATION
3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year
As an Assistant Controller, you will:
- Overall responsibility for General Ledger.
- Prepare Journal Entries
- Reconciliations with sub-ledgers
- Prepare/Analyze accounts and trial balances
- Lead Closing Process (monthly/quarterly/yearly) and generate/distribute financial reports.
- Perform detailed Free Cash flow Analysis
- Develop annual Plans and quarterly Forecasts and provide detailed variance analyses.
- Contribute to the development, review, and distribution of accounting and internal control policies and procedures.
- Complete required quarterly tax reports.
- Assist with CAS (Cost Accounting Standards) audits.
- Prepare annual incurred cost submittals.
- Provide guidance and interpretation related to GAAP, FAR, and CAS. Develop and implement procedures to ensure compliance with FAR cost regulations, CAS administration including Disclosure Statement amendments, and other proper controls related to FAR and CAS compliance.
- Develop, analyze, and update Estimates-At-Completion (EAC’s) for various government contracts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of broad financial experience in a Manufacturing/Government Contracting environment or 5-7 years of experience as an Accountant at a business unit.
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Familiarity with IT systems related to finance and operations. Individual PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with Deltek Cost Point, COGNOS reporting, OneStream, and Actual Cost Systems.
WHO WE ARE
The primary mission of Johnson Controls Navy Systems is to supply Chilled Water Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Systems and associated equipment to the US Navy and US Coast Guard. Johnson Controls Navy Systems is a part of the Johnson Controls Federal Systems business. Our robust, high reliability products are designed, manufactured and tested in York, PA to military and other stringent customer specifications. Most of our designs are custom engineered for the specific application.
If you’d like to learn more about who we are, what we do, and the systems and products we work with please check out our “Who we are” video on Youtube to learn more. (Around 2 minutes long)
Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:
- Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
- Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
- Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
- CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
- Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
- Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
- Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
- Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
- Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
- Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.
Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.
Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)
Job Number: 1548
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INTRODUCTION
We are seeking an Assistant Controller to join our federal team at our Navy Systems, York, PA plant. Under general direction, responsible for preparing, reporting, and analyzing financial statements in accordance with management and legal reporting requirements. Overall, responsible for the general ledger, planning and forecasting, monthly closing/reporting, and audit support. Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees/management and have a working knowledge of GAAP.
At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.
LOCATION
Location: York, PA
SALARY
Salary: Negotiable, based on experience and qualifications
BONUS ELIGIBLE
Yes
BENEFITS
Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
VACATION
3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year
As an Assistant Controller, you will:
- Overall responsibility for General Ledger.
- Prepare Journal Entries
- Reconciliations with sub-ledgers
- Prepare/Analyze accounts and trial balances
- Lead Closing Process (monthly/quarterly/yearly) and generate/distribute financial reports.
- Perform detailed Free Cash flow Analysis
- Develop annual Plans and quarterly Forecasts and provide detailed variance analyses.
- Contribute to the development, review, and distribution of accounting and internal control policies and procedures.
- Complete required quarterly tax reports.
- Assist with CAS (Cost Accounting Standards) audits.
- Prepare annual incurred cost submittals.
- Provide guidance and interpretation related to GAAP, FAR, and CAS. Develop and implement procedures to ensure compliance with FAR cost regulations, CAS administration including Disclosure Statement amendments, and other proper controls related to FAR and CAS compliance.
- Develop, analyze, and update Estimates-At-Completion (EAC’s) for various government contracts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of broad financial experience in a Manufacturing/Government Contracting environment or 5-7 years of experience as an Accountant at a business unit.
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Familiarity with IT systems related to finance and operations. Individual PC skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with Deltek Cost Point, COGNOS reporting, OneStream, and Actual Cost Systems.
WHO WE ARE
The primary mission of Johnson Controls Navy Systems is to supply Chilled Water Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Systems and associated equipment to the US Navy and US Coast Guard. Johnson Controls Navy Systems is a part of the Johnson Controls Federal Systems business. Our robust, high reliability products are designed, manufactured and tested in York, PA to military and other stringent customer specifications. Most of our designs are custom engineered for the specific application.
If you’d like to learn more about who we are, what we do, and the systems and products we work with please check out our “Who we are” video on Youtube to learn more. (Around 2 minutes long)
Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:
- Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
- Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
- Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
- CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
- Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
- Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
- Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
- Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
- Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
- Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.
Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.
Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)
Job Number: 1548
LI-JW2
LI-Onsite
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Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define minimum qualifications in the job posting before advertising. Make sure your CPA, CMA, or master's degree in accounting is documented and matches those stated requirements exactly, or USCIS may flag a discrepancy during adjudication.
Verify your prevailing wage tier early
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Assistant Controller under SOC code 11-3031 in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL-certified wage, and knowing your tier before negotiating helps you avoid a PERM denial.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Mid-size and large companies in manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services regularly sponsor foreign accounting professionals through PERM. Search Migrate Mate to find Assistant Controller openings at employers who have active green card sponsorship programs, filtering by EB-2 and EB-3 categories.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before your offer letter
If your role requires a master's degree or you hold a U.S. CPA with a bachelor's plus progressive experience, push your employer to file under EB-2. EB-2 priority dates often move faster for candidates born outside high-demand countries, which can shorten your overall residency timeline.
Request concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing when eligible
If your priority date is current when your employer files the I-140, you can file the I-485 adjustment of status concurrently. This allows you to apply for an Employment Authorization Document and avoid gaps in work authorization while USCIS completes adjudication.
Negotiate the PERM advertising period into your start timeline
PERM requires a mandatory 30-day job-order posting and two Sunday newspaper ads before the employer can file. Factor at least four to six months of pre-filing recruitment into your expected start date so both you and the employer have realistic expectations from the outset.
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Does an Assistant Controller role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Assistant Controller positions qualify for EB-3 as a skilled worker role requiring a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. If your employer specifies a master's degree or you hold progressive experience that demonstrates an advanced-degree equivalent, EB-2 classification may apply. Your employer's attorney documents the minimum requirements in the PERM application, and those stated qualifications determine which preference category fits.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Assistant Controller?
H-1B is a temporary status capped at 65,000 slots annually with a lottery, while EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no annual cap on approvals at the petition level. The green card process is longer, often two to four years from PERM filing to approval, but it leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status. For many countries outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates remain current, meaning no backlog wait after I-140 approval.
What documents should I prepare before my employer starts the PERM process?
Gather official transcripts, degree certificates, and any CPA or CMA license documentation before PERM begins. Your employer will need to state minimum qualifications in the job posting, and your credentials must match those requirements precisely. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required so DOL and USCIS can confirm equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's or master's degree.
How do I find Assistant Controller jobs where the employer is open to green card sponsorship?
Many employers who sponsor green cards don't advertise it explicitly in job postings. Migrate Mate lets you search Assistant Controller openings filtered by employers with PERM and EB sponsorship history, so you can identify companies that have a documented track record of sponsoring foreign professionals rather than guessing from generic job descriptions.
Can I switch employers after my employer files the PERM but before I have a green card?
Changing employers before your I-140 is approved typically means restarting the entire PERM process with your new employer, since PERM and I-140 are tied to a specific employer and job. Once your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar role without losing your priority date, which is critical for Assistant Controller candidates managing long adjudication timelines.
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