Controller

The role

The Corporate Controller will lead the accounting function, own the close, and stand up scalable systems and controls. This role involves building and mentoring an accounting team and driving ERP implementation.

What you will do

• Own the monthly and quarterly close and consolidation.
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing accounting team.
• Lead external audits and manage relationships with auditors and tax advisors.
• Own tax compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Drive the implementation and optimization of an ERP.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and scalable accounting processes.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives like Travel & Expense rollout and payroll automation.
• Partner with FP&A, operations, program management, and leadership.

Required qualifications

• CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a controller-level leadership role
• Manufacturing or hardware accounting experience (inventory, standard costing, BOMs, WIP)
• Experience taking a company through the audit readiness process, including implementation of ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
• Track record of building teams, processes, and controls in a high-growth or scaling company
• Comfort operating amid ambiguity, competing priorities, and a build-it-yourself mindset

Nice to have

• Public accounting background
• Hands-on ERP implementation experience
• Experience in a government-contracting environment, with working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government cost accounting
• Familiarity with project and cost accounting for programs and contracts
• Space, aerospace, or broader defense industry exposure
• DCAA-compliant accounting system experience, including incurred cost submissions

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Equity Opportunities – stock options
• Flexible Work Environment
• Unlimited PTO (Salaried positions only)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% of the premium paid by the employer
• Cutting-Edge Tools
• Mission-Driven Culture
• Inclusive Team

About the company

Observable Space is a vertically integrated, high-growth, space technology company building precision optics platforms. They deliver systems enabling navigation, observation, and communication in space.