Corporate Controller

This position will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, tax, treasury, statutory reporting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, and the external audit process. Report to the VP of Operational Finance and work closely with executive management and operating leaders to drive the financial strategy that supports the company's growth.

Key Outcomes

● Provide leadership and strategic direction for the corporate accounting functions

● Oversee accurate reporting of the company’s financial statements to support management decision-making

● Ensure monthly close is finalized in a timely manner and all financial information is accurate and in compliance with GAAP

● Manages planning and execution of annual audit by external auditors. This includes making sure audit is completed on time and on budget

● Implement internal controls to efficiently manage all accounting/finance functions

1. ● Act as liaison with outside Tax professionals to ensure compliance with Federal, state and local tax filings
2. ● Identifies and champions process improvement opportunities across the organization

● Assists CFO with special projects often confidential in nature

Key Competencies

● Oversee all accounting functions, including operational and cost accounting practices for government contracts, as well as inventory accounting, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, GAAP, and other relevant regulations.

● Coordinate and oversee audits with government agencies (DCAA) and external auditors, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries to ensure compliance and transparency.

● Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures specific to government contracting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other relevant regulations.

● Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliation of contract-related accounts and preparation of financial statements

Job Specific

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● Proficiency with ERP systems, including implementation and software upgrades, business process engineering, and project management

● Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate key data through presentations to senior management, the board, or external partners

● Experience with team management, including scaling and growth environment

● Compliance management on loan covenants and other corporate financial covenants

● Tax, Cash management, treasury, banking, real estate

● Thrives in a fast-paced environment

Company Specific

● Ask a lot of questions, be curious, and have insights into your work

● Be nimble, embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup culture

● A passion for green chemistry and fighting climate change

● Ability to self-manage and set your own priorities and schedule

● Be comfortable working in multiple roles

● Emphasize safety above all else

● Respect for others

● Creative problem solving

● Willingness to learn and research new engineering/science concepts

Qualifications

● Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

● Active CPA

● 15+ years of Accounting experience

● Relevant Big 4 and public company experience in government contracting and/or manufacturing industries

● Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process in a setting requiring consolidations, multiple subsidiaries, including international

● Experience in developing internal controls and driving implementation of policies and procedures

● Experience managing and developing staff

● Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks while working under deadlines

● Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills