Asst. Controller

Revolution Space•Boston, MA

2d•$140,000 - $205,000

About The Position

Revolution Space is seeking an Assistant Controller to take ownership of the accounting function's day-to-day operations and serve as the primary technical accounting resource below the Director of Finance & Operations. This role reports directly to the Director of Finance & Operations and manages an Accounting Manager and other accounting personnel. We are looking for a strong technical accountant with depth in revenue recognition and inventory and cost accounting in a hardware manufacturing environment. This individual will own the monthly close, lead the annual GAAP financial statement audit, and serve as a key accounting contributor to an upcoming ERP implementation. This role carries real ownership from day one and the opportunity to shape how the function operates as the company scales.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA or CMA designation obtained (active licensure not required)
10+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong technical accounting background with demonstrated depth in revenue recognition (ASC 606) and inventory/cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
Track record of owning a GAAP financial statement audit from start to finish
Advanced Excel skills
Experience with a modern ERP system
A self-starter who takes full ownership of outcomes and is comfortable operating with significant autonomy in a lean, fast-moving team
U.S. person status required; must be eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance

Nice To Haves

15+ years of progressive accounting experience
Experience in a venture-backed or PE-backed defense, aerospace, or space company
Public accounting background with government contractor or aerospace clients
Familiarity with FAR, CAS, and DCAA audit processes
Experience with stock-based compensation accounting (ASC 718)
Experience with lease accounting (ASC 842)
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Deltek Costpoint
Familiarity with Power Query or other data automation tools

Responsibilities

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entry review, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
Maintain general ledger integrity, reviewing and approving all journal entries prior to posting
Own the fixed asset subledger, capitalization policy, and depreciation methodology
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable subledger governance, and serve as an authorized approver on outbound wire transfers
Lead the annual GAAP financial statement audit from start to finish, including auditor relationship management, schedule preparation, and resolution of findings
Maintain year-round audit readiness and prepare technical accounting memoranda for complex or judgmental positions
Build and maintain the company's accounting policy manual, internal controls framework, and process documentation
Own revenue recognition under ASC 606 across various government contract types, with an emphasis on fixed-price contracts, including contract modifications, variable consideration, and performance obligation analysis
Partner with program controls on EAC/ETC review and sign off on contract margin positions
Maintain compliance with FAR cost principles applicable to revenue and billing
Own cost accounting for production costing, including absorption costing, overhead rate application, and WIP close
Maintain MMAS-compliant costing systems and partner with manufacturing operations on BOM accuracy and cost roll-up integrity
Serve as the primary accounting point of contact for DCAA floor checks and cost-related audit inquiries
Serve as a key accounting contributor to an ERP implementation, providing input on chart of accounts design, cost pool structure, and user acceptance testing
Proactively identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting workflows, and lead implementation of system-based improvements
Lead and develop the Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, and Cost Accountant, providing technical direction, workload oversight, and mentorship
Partner with program management, contracts administration, and the Director of Finance on contract-level financial reporting matters