Assistant Controller

Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

About the Role

As the Assistant Controller, you will direct and control the execution of accounting principles. You will oversee the development and implementation of accounting activities, including recording company transactions, classifications, and reconciliation of account balances in accordance with GAAP, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and company policy. You will review financial information, transactions, reports, balance sheet, profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports to verify accuracy and compliance, and support the development and implementation of accounting system controls. You will also be responsible for the adherence to and communication of accounting and auditing policies, optimization of key financial metrics and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the General Ledger team to complete the month-end close accurately and on time.

• Provide guidance, development and mentorship to General Ledger team members and assist with hiring and training new General Ledger team members.

• Review trend analysis and revenue and assist in investigating and resolving accounting questions and issues as they arise.

• Review larger / higher risk journal entries and reconciliations.

• Lead the external audit process by assisting with external audit questions, and collating and preparing supporting documentation for interim reviews and year end audits.

• Oversee cash management activities, and other General Ledger functions including fixed assets, leases, prepayments, and accruals.

• Proactively review and continuously improve on existing processes to streamline tasks and bring efficiencies to the General Ledger team.

• Communicate with other functional areas regarding month-end close timing, system changes, and issues, as well as being a key accounting liaison for multiple cross-functional projects.

• Prepare or review technical accounting assessments, as needed

• Review of customer contracts to determine the appropriate revenue recognition approach.

• Work with systems support functions to test and integrate ERP system enhancements.

• Lead or provide oversight for special projects within the accounting function, researching issues and proposing potential solutions and alternatives, discussing with key stakeholders, and ultimately contributing to improved accounting and cross-functional processes.

• Provide support and analysis for major corporate transactions, as needed.

• Own control activities within GL, maintaining a strong set of SOX-compliant internal controls.

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements and provide month-end reporting deliverables to various stakeholders.

About You:

Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream — to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly – to join us on this transformational journey.  

 

We’re looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision and audacious goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field of study (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education).

• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP.

• Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews.

• Extensive Microsoft Excel data analysis experience.

• Proficiency with automated accounting systems.

• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal & presentation.

• Experience with drafting technical accounting memos

• Ability to assess the accounting for complex transactions through technical research.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Typically, 10+ years of relevant leadership or accounting management experience.

• SAP accounting system experience.

• Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and CAS.

• Public accounting experience.

• Aerospace & Defense industry experience.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant 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 or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Estimated Starting Salary Range:

$214,015.40 - $294,271.18

At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful. Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible. We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.