Assistant Controller

Voyagertechnologiesinc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

PTO

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Wellness program

Other benefits

Job summary

Voyager is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead accounting for the Products and Maneuver divisions in a hybrid Denver/Littleton setting. You will partner with the CAO and Internal Controls to scale the finance function and ensure accurate reporting.

The role requires 6+ years in public company accounting, CPA, and strong Excel/MS Office skills, with a focus on US GAAP, internal controls, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum 6+ years of general accounting, preferably in a public company.
• Strong knowledge of current US GAAP and reporting.
• Experience with revenue recognition and cost-to-cost methods in A&D.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting during expansion and standardize policies.
• Implement FloQast for reconciliations and consolidation.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal controls.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure US GAAP compliance across divisions.

Skills

Big Four experience

Public company accounting

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

MS Office

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA license

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

FloQast

ERP Systems

Job description

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission‑critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Job Summary

The Company is seeking a hands‑on, experienced, proactive, and driven Assistant Controller to build, manage, and scale the Company’s accounting and finance organization, to serve as a point of contact for the organization’s accounting and internal control activities and act as the primary lead on leading the accounting for the Products and Maneuver divisions. The Assistant Controller will be a key partner to the Chief Accounting Officer, Director of SOX and Internal Controls, and Controller and will advise executive leadership on important financial decisions. The Assistant Controller will be responsible for ensuring consistency and accuracy of financial reporting across the division. This is a hybrid role with the expectation of working in our Denver or Littleton, Colorado offices per an agreed upon schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company during its expansion and business processes
• Standardize policies and procedures across the business with roll‑out of tools such as FloQast for information gathering, reconciliations, and consolidation
• Manage the integration of the business into the corporate function
• Develop control frameworks to enhance standardization of processes in accordance with US GAAP; prepare technical accounting memos related to transactions within the business
• Work hands‑on with the Controller for accounting compliance within the business Internal Controls
• Help build the internal controls framework over revenue accounting along with operational accounting
• Define, initiate, and execute month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end accounting close process supporting the preparation of financial reporting packages and financial statements in compliance with company guidelines and US GAAP
• Deliver transaction processing activities in a timely and efficient manner and provide financial information relating to business performance to support the business
• Act as a key liaison with external auditors; manage the quarterly reviews and annual audit cadence
• Engage auditors as appropriate with internal controls and technical accounting matters

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 6+ years of general accounting experience ideally with Big Four or public accounting experience
• Recent experience with accounting management in a public company environment
• Strong accounting background with thorough knowledge of current U.S. GAAP
• Strong knowledge of cost‑to‑cost method of accounting in the A & D industry
• Knowledge of spreadsheets and reporting tools
• Knowledge of internal controls framework
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills
• CPA license
• Solid project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong industry knowledge is a plus
• Experience with ERP Systems, such as NetSuite

Salary

Base salary range: $140,000 – $160,000. Actual compensation may vary based on location, experience, and performance.

Benefits

We offer competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits.

EEO Statement

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Legal Notice

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Disclaimer

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.