Our client is pre-IPO space industry company, and they are located near NASA in Houston. They seek to add a Controller to their management team to help them prepare to go public in the near to medium term. This person will be responsible for establishing all of the processes, procedures, and controls necessary to support the accounting and reporting function of a publicly traded company. Will be responsible for the SEC reporting function of this established, growing, and profitable governmental contractor. While the company is established and will be public, the company is entrepreneurial, so you must be comfortable leading and building teams in addition to being very "hands on" in the day to day details. Will work very closely with the C-Suite in growing and operating this company!
Controller Job Description:
Ongoing Responsibilities:
Lead core finance function activities (A/P, A/R, journal entries, cash management, GL) on a day-to-day basis
Prepare monthly management accounts and operational results (including KPIs) and present to Executive Leadership Team
Prepare periodic materials for presentation to audit & risk committee and board of directors
Prepare and lead development of quarterly, annual and periodic SEC filings
Lead preparation for periodic results presentations, investor presentations, and other investor communications
Lead ongoing interactions with banks and other non-shareholder capital providers
Manage outsourced service providers
Lead interactions with external audit firm
Prior experience supporting a public stock offering is a huge plus
Requirements and skills:
B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance (C.P.A. required)
6 to 12 years of experience preferred
Proven working experience in a Big 4 accounting firm with audit experience with public companies is preferred
Current experience as a SEC Reporting Director/Asst. Controller/Controller in a public-company environment is preferred but not required
Technology and systems proficiency is a must
Ability to direct and lead others and communicate effectively
Proven knowledge of financial reporting and general accounting as well as accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
Ability to engage in data analytics
High attention to detail and accuracy
Working Arrangements:
Position is based in Houston, TX near NASA's operations in Houston.
There are opportunities to work remote part of the time
Salary range is competitive based on your experience with variable compensation to include cash bonus and LTIP
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