Corporate Controller
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LocationAustin, TX
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience7–15 yrs
DepartmentFinance & Accounting, Accounting
EquityIncluded
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedOct 19, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field with 11-15 years of related experience
5+ years of leadership or management experience leading finance, accounting, tax, internal controls, or business systems professionals
Active CPA License obtained within 18 months of starting
Experience serving in a corporate controller capacity or equivalent, including consolidated financial reporting, books-and-records integrity, technical accounting, and internal control over financial reporting
Expert knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, financial close, and account reconciliation practices
Expertise in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), accounting policies, and financial statement preparation
Comprehensive knowledge of internal controls, audit requirements, financial documentation, account analysis, and accounting compliance
Extensive experience evaluating complex accounting transactions, financial results, balance sheet activity, reporting issues, and appropriate accounting treatment
Strategic understanding of accounting operations, financial systems, process automation, control environments, and organizational reporting requirements
Exercises sound judgment in evaluating accounting issues, financial reporting implications, internal control risks, audit matters, and competing organizational priorities
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
Enterprise resource planning (ERP), general ledger, and financial accounting applications, e.g. SAP, Oracle, or equivalent applications
Financial close, account reconciliation, and consolidation applications used to support corporate controller responsibilities, e.g. FloQast, OneStream, or equivalent applications
Financial reporting, business intelligence, and data analysis applications, e.g. Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent applications
Master's degree with 9-12 years of related experience
PhD with 7-10 years of related experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, accounts payable, internal controls, or a related discipline
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Outlook
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Teams
SAP
Oracle
FloQast
OneStream
Power BI
Tableau
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
HSA
FSA
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement plans
Stock options
Legal
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the company
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
About the role
We are looking to add a Corporate Controller to our team. In this role you will oversee the accounting function responsible for general ledger accounting, financial close, reconciliations, and accounting compliance. This role establishes functional priorities and operating plans, manages accounting teams through subordinate leaders, and maintains accounting policies and controls that support accurate and timely financial reporting. The Corporate Controller evaluates financial results, complex accounting matters, internal controls, and operational performance to ensure accounting activities comply with applicable standards and organizational requirements. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, technically strong accounting leader with experience in complex multi entity environment and exposure to SEC reporting and SOX controls.
This position requires an experienced accounting leader with deep knowledge of financial reporting, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), internal controls, and audit requirements. The Corporate Controller partners cross-functionally with finance, operations, program management, and other business functions to address financial matters, improve accounting processes, and provide senior leadership with accurate and meaningful financial information.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Oversee accounting teams and subordinate leaders responsible for general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and related accounting activities.
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Establish functional priorities, operating plans, resource requirements, and performance expectations that support accurate and timely accounting operations.
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Develop accounting leaders and organizational capability through workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, and employee development.
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Provide SVP of accounting oversight of the organization’s books and records, partnering with the senior finance leadership on corporate accounting strategy, technical accounting positions, and the integrity of financial data.
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Develop reporting packages for executive leadership and external stakeholders
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Lead process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements
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Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, adjustments, and financial statement preparation.
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Review financial results, balance sheet accounts, income statement activity, and supporting schedules to identify significant variances, discrepancies, or accounting issues.
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Present financial results, accounting matters, and reporting considerations to senior leadership to support informed business decisions.
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Own consolidated corporate financial reporting, including consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and the preparation of financial statements, disclosures, and management reporting packages.
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Establish and enforce accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and documentation practices consistent with GAAP or IFRS and organizational requirements.
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Evaluate complex or non-routine accounting matters and determine appropriate accounting treatment, documentation, and financial reporting implications.
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Manage internal and external audit activities, including audit preparation, supporting documentation, issue resolution, and implementation of corrective actions.
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Ensure corporate compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory, and SEC reporting requirements and internal control over financial reporting (e.g., SOX), coordinating with tax, treasury, and external auditors.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field with 11-15 years of related experience, Master’s degree with 9-12 years of related experience, or PhD with 7-10 years of related experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, accounts payable, internal controls, or a related discipline.
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5+ years of leadership or management experience leading finance, accounting, tax, internal controls, or business systems professionals.
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Active CPA License obtained within 18 months of starting.
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Experience serving in a corporate controller capacity or equivalent, including consolidated financial reporting, books-and-records integrity, technical accounting, and internal control over financial reporting.
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Expert knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, financial close, and account reconciliation practices.
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Expertise in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), accounting policies, and financial statement preparation.
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Comprehensive knowledge of internal controls, audit requirements, financial documentation, account analysis, and accounting compliance.
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Extensive experience evaluating complex accounting transactions, financial results, balance sheet activity, reporting issues, and appropriate accounting treatment.
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Strategic understanding of accounting operations, financial systems, process automation, control environments, and organizational reporting requirements.
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Exercises sound judgment in evaluating accounting issues, financial reporting implications, internal control risks, audit matters, and competing organizational priorities.
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Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
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Enterprise resource planning (ERP), general ledger, and financial accounting applications, e.g. SAP, Oracle, , or equivalent applications.
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Financial close, account reconciliation, and consolidation applications used to support corporate controller responsibilities, e.g. FloQast, OneStream, or equivalent applications.
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Financial reporting, business intelligence, build Agents for work and processing automation and data analysis applications, e.g. Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent applications.
Benefits
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.