Controller / Accounting Officer

Astro Digital; Littleton, Northern (CO, KY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

401(k)

Job summary

Astro Digital seeks an experienced Controller / Accounting Officer to lead accounting, financial reporting, SEC compliance, audits, and internal controls. The ideal candidate is a CPA with public accounting and SEC reporting experience who can scale accounting operations for growth and public-company readiness.

Responsibilities include leading monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, preparing GAAP financial statements and SEC filings, managing audits, and mentoring the accounting team to

Qualifications

• Active CPA required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting background (National or large regional firm preferred).
• SEC reporting and public-company experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and oversee U.S. GAAP-compliant financial statements and SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
• Manage external audits, technical accounting, and accounting policies.
• Oversee internal controls and SOX compliance initiatives.
• Support M&A, financing, due diligence, and strategic transactions.
• Develop and mentor the accounting team.

Skills

CPA

Public accounting

SEC reporting

SOX

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Astro Digital seeks an experiencedController / Accounting Officerto lead accounting, financial reporting, SEC compliance, audits, and internal controls. The ideal candidate is aCPAwith public accounting and SEC reporting experience who can scale accounting operations and support the Company's growth and public-company readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and oversee U.S. GAAP-compliant financial statements and SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
• Manage external audits, technical accounting, and accounting policies.
• Oversee internal controls and SOX compliance initiatives.
• Support M&A, financing, due diligence, and strategic transactions.
• Develop and mentor the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Active CPA required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting background (National or large regional firm preferred).
• SEC reporting and public-company experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, and audit requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems and process improvement initiatives.

Preferred Experience

• Aerospace, defense, technology, or government contracting industries.
• IPO, SPAC, de-SPAC, or public-company reporting experience.
• Accounting for Stock compensation, complex debt, and revenue recognition expertise.

Compensation

Competitive base salary ($175,000 - $250,000), bonus, equity opportunity, comprehensive benefits, and 401(k).

Ideal Candidate:

A technically strong CPA with SEC reporting expertise, public accounting credentials, and the leadership capability to serve as the Company's future Chief Accounting Officer.