Vice President Controller

Northstar Earth and Space•McLean, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting directly to the CFO, the VP Controller will own the day-to-day accounting and external reporting infrastructure for a newly public, multi-entity, multi-currency company. This is a foundational hire — you will build and run the public company close process, lead SEC and SEDAR+ filing compliance, and serve as the primary technical accounting authority. You will work closely with external auditors, securities counsel, and the CFO on all financial reporting obligations. In addition, in conjunction with external resources you will guide the Company’s transition from a private company to a public reporting entity and create an internal control environment compliant with SOX requirements.

Requirements

CPA required
Big 5 or national firm public accounting background strongly preferred
10+ years of experience, including meaningful time in or supporting SEC-reporting public companies
Demonstrated fluency with US GAAP technical accounting, particularly ASC 606 for complex revenue contracts; government contract and/or SaaS/services revenue experience a strong plus
Experience with dual-listed, multi-currency, or multi-jurisdiction reporting environments preferred
Familiarity with SPAC/deSPAC transaction mechanics and first-year public company build-out a plus
ERP implementation experience, as well as integration of Human Resources, Payroll and expense tracking systems into the overall ERP accounting environment
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a lean team with high ownership
Located in or able to commute to Westchester County, NY; Fairfield County, CT; or Litchfield County, CT
Self-starter who can manage in a hybrid remote position and utilize ERP, third-party and AI tools to structure an efficient and effective accounting function across multiple geographies
Managerial experience - will have 2-3 direct reports located in Canada and Luxembourg

Responsibilities

Monthly managerial and quarterly/annual SEC/CSA financial close across US, Canadian, and Luxembourg entities, reporting in CAD with USD- and EUR-denominated contracts
SEC periodic filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and SEDAR+ equivalents under dual SEC/CSA disclosure obligations
Technical accounting research and policy — including ASC 606 revenue recognition across a portfolio of complex government contracts, ASC 842 lease accounting, ASC 815/480 derivative and equity classification, and ASC 280 segment reporting
Coordination with external auditors (PCAOB-registered) on the annual audit and quarterly reviews
Design and implementation of SOX-compliant internal controls over financial reporting as an EGC
ERP implementation and optimization (Sage/ACCPAC or equivalent multi-entity, multi-currency platform)
Board and Audit Committee reporting, including preparation of materials for public company governance and SOX compliance
MD&A drafting support in coordination with the CFO and securities counsel