Developer of a line of software-defined telescopes designed to improve space observation capabilities. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
We are looking for a Corporate Controller to lead our accounting function through this period of growth — owning the close, and standing up scalable systems and controls. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can operate at both the strategic and the detailed level, who thrives in ambiguity, and who wants to build the financial infrastructure a maturing company needs. Based in Los Angeles.
What they're looking for
- CPA required, public accounting background strongly preferred
- 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
- Hands-on ERP implementation experience is strongly preferred
- Track record of building teams, processes, and controls in a high-growth or scaling company
More about this role
At Observable Space, we're redefining how humanity observes and connects with the universe. We're a vertically integrated, high-growth, space technology company building industry-leading precision optics platforms for Earth and in space. Our systems are trusted by thousands of customers, including NASA, JPL, SpaceX, Boeing, RTX, the US Space Force and the U.S. Department of War, leading research institutions and international partners.
We combine precision opto-mechanical hardware, embedded compute, cloud orchestration, and developer-friendly APIs into world class products at scale with in-house manufacturing. From advanced ground stations, on-orbit sensor suites, free space optical lasercom, to distributed compute platforms, we deliver the foundational systems enabling continuous, real-time navigation, observation, and communication in space.
Observable Space is backed by top-tier institutional investors including Lux Capital, Upfront Ventures, RTX Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners and Embedded Ventures. To learn more, visit observable.space .
We are looking for a Corporate Controller to lead our accounting function through this period of growth — owning the close, and standing...
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