Controller

The role

The Controller will build and lead the accounting function from the ground up. This person will have end-to-end ownership of accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance.

What you will do

• Lead the in-house transition of accounting functions
• Recruit, mentor, and develop an accounting team
• Evaluate and implement financial systems and tools
• Support external audits, tax filings, and investor reporting
• Build and own the company's internal controls
• Own the relationship with external auditors
• Own tax compliance and coordinate with outside advisors
• Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments
• Generate, track and send customer invoices
• Monitor collections and support cash flow forecasting

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Prior assistant-controller or senior accounting role
• 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
• 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

Nice to have

• CPA or CMA
• Experience in a start-up or manufacturing environment
• 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

About the company

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology. They build a global network of phased array and parabolic ground stations for satellite missions.