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About the role
As Financial Controller, you will own the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of Scout Space's accounting function. Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will manage the company's external bookkeeping relationship while building the accounting infrastructure, financial processes, and internal controls needed to support a rapidly growing space company.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience owning the close process and financial statement preparation for a growth-stage company
- Experience with government contract accounting, including DCAA compliance and FAR/DFARS cost accounting standards
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit processes
- Experience managing or transitioning outsourced accounting/bookkeeping functions, with the ability to build and lead an in-house team
- Proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online or similar ERP) and supporting tools (payroll, expense management platforms)
More about this role
Scout Space is building a new way to see and operate in space: with a new paradigm of data empowering every satellite to make space safer. We are a rapidly-growing team; we are deploying real solutions to orbit over the next 2 years; and our work will transform the face of spaceflight. We are looking for people that bring excitement and energy to our organization, are curious and eager to learn, and want to help drive our programs forward.
As Financial Controller, you will own the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of Scout Space's accounting function. Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will manage the company's external bookkeeping relationship while building the accounting infrastructure, financial processes, and internal controls needed to support a rapidly growing space company. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to build the financial backbone of a fast-growing, government-facing space company, including helping transition accounting functions in house as Scout scales.
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Manage the relationship with the company's external...
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