Controller / Director of Accounting

Kymeta; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kymeta is seeking a hands-on Controller / Director of Accounting in the United States to lead core accounting operations and provide strategic financial insights. You will manage close processes, reporting, internal controls, and collaborate with the CFO to drive planning, forecasting, and decision support.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with public accounting audit background who can mentor a high-performing team and thrive in a fast-paced environment, partnering across functions to grow into

Qualifications

• Four+ years of external audit experience with a top-six firm.
• Six+ years accounting and financial reporting experience with audit exposure.
• Strong command of GAAP, internal controls, and external audit requirements.
• Experience supporting FP&A: budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience; Oracle Fusion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, consolidation, AP, AR, payroll, inventory accounting, and close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, cash flow, and management reporting.
• Coordinate external audit, tax compliance, and R&D tax credits.
• Partner with CFO on budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis.
• Drive process improvements and ERP enhancements, and coach accounting staff.

Skills

External audit experience

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

Excel

Oracle Fusion

ERP systems

Job description

Controller/Director of Accounting

About Kymeta

Kymeta delivers intelligent, resilient communications and RF solutions for mission-critical operations around the world. Our software-defined, electronically steered platforms combine advanced antenna technology, multi-orbit and multi-network connectivity, and edge capabilities to help customers stay connected and informed in dynamic and demanding environments.

Kymeta serves national security, government, and commercial markets across land and maritime applications. We are advancing the future of mobile connectivity through innovative technology, Learn more at Kymeta.

What We Need

Kymeta is seeking a hands-on Controller / Director of Accounting to lead accounting and serve as a trusted partner to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This role is ideal for an experienced, high-potential accounting leader ready to broaden their capabilities through direct CFO mentorship.

The Controller / Director of Accounting will lead core accounting operations while ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with applicable accounting standards. The role also involves translating financial results into actionable insights to support planning, forecasting, and business decision-making.

We’re looking for a proven people leader with a strong ownership mentality who leads with urgency, sound judgment, and accountability. The ideal candidate is an CPA and former public accounting auditor who can challenge established processes constructively, drive continuous improvement, and develop a high-performing team. They thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborate effectively across functions, and bring the curiosity, adaptability, and initiative to grow into a broader finance leadership role.

This position will report to the Chief Financial Officer.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the general ledger, consolidation, accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory accounting, reconciliations, and the monthly and annual close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review financial statements, cash flow reporting, close analyses, and management reporting. Support reporting requirements for investors, the Board of Directors, and the Audit Committee.
• Research and document complex accounting matters, maintain accounting policies and internal controls, identify potential issues early, and drive timely resolution.
• Manage the external audit and coordinate tax compliance, R&D tax credits, statutory reporting, and relationships with external advisors.
• Partner with the CFO and relevant stakeholders on budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, operating metrics, variance analysis, and financial decision support while maintaining primary ownership of accounting.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and automation. Support finance-related ERP enhancements, including Oracle Fusion where applicable.
• Manage, coach, and develop accounting staff, establish clear expectations and accountability, and foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with Legal, HR, IT, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales Operations, and program teams to support business objectives and ensure sound financial processes.
• Analyze financial and operational issues, constructively challenge assumptions, communicate clear recommendations, and lead priority initiatives with limited direction.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of four years of external audit experience with a top-six public accounting firm.
• Six or more years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including the required public accounting audit experience and demonstrated people-management experience.
• Strong command of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), technical accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, and external audit requirements.
• Experience supporting FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems; Oracle Fusion experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver accurate results under tight deadlines.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities for improvement, challenge existing processes constructively, and drive initiatives through completion.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Technology, advanced manufacturing, telecommunications, aerospace, or defense industries.
• Inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing accounting.
• Project accounting or contract accounting.
• Multi‑entity operations and financial consolidation.
• ERP implementation, system enhancements, or finance transformation initiatives.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership on financial planning, operational performance, and business decisions.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university required.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.

COMPENSATION

Kymeta is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In the spirit of pay transparency, we have determined the salary range for this position to be $170,000 – $210,000. This is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would be atypical, in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. Compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and geography. The total compensation package for this position includes an annual target bonus of 10%, stock options, and benefits listed below. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:

Medical Plans: A choice between two competitive options

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Vision & Dental

Life/AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Paid Time Off

• Exempt employees: Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays per year

• Nonexempt employees: 15 vacation days, 7 sick days and 12 paid holidays per year

Kymeta is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.