Controller

Role

We are seeking a Controller to serve as the financial backbone of our organization, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution. This individual will design and implement financial systems, drive forecasting and planning, and provide executive-level insights, while also ensuring that core accounting operations such as invoice entry and accounts receivable are executed with accuracy and timeliness.

Beyond managing the numbers, this role will play a key role in building the finance team and shaping a company-wide culture around thoughtful spending, accountability, and resource stewardship. This is a unique opportunity to help define the financial DNA of a growing technology company.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the in-house transition of accounting functions (monthly close, AP/AR, payroll management, revenue recognition & cost accounting systems design)
• Build and oversee the company’s financial infrastructure, implement functional accounting strategies, reporting frameworks, and internal controls
• Partner with leadership on business planning, capital strategy, and operational decision-making
• Provide timely and insightful financial reporting to executives, board members, and investors
• Establish and champion company-wide financial controls that promote financial discipline and responsible spending
• Play a leadership role in shaping the company’s culture around cost-awareness and ROI-driven decision-making
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team as the company scales
• Evaluate and implement financial systems and tools that enable growth and efficiency
• Support external audits, tax filings, and investor reporting

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Process vendor invoices, match POs to receipts, ensure proper coding of expenses and ensure timely payments
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Manage expense reimbursements and corporate credit card reconciliations
• Maintain accurate AP records and ensure compliance with internal controls
• Assist in maintaining the vendor master file, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with tax requirements (e.g., W-9s, 1099s)
• Prepare AP aging reports and other financial reports for review by management

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Generate, track and send customer invoices in alignment with contracts
• Monitor collections, follow up on outstanding balances, and support cash flow forecasting
• Reconcile AR accounts and resolve billing disputes
• Partner with sales and operations to ensure accurate billing information
• Prepare AR aging reports and other financial reports to estimate cash inflows
• Support liquidity and cash flow planning, analyze variances between forecasted and actual receipts

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (CPA or CMA a plus)
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including prior controller or senior accounting role
• Experience in a start-up or manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite or similar)
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, ASC 606 and internal controls
• Hands-on and detail-oriented, with willingness to handle transactional tasks as well as strategic projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the aerospace, satellite, telecommunications, or defense industries
• Proficient in SQL or other data tools for supplier and quality analytics
• Startup or fast-paced environment experience a plus

Additional Information

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.