Controller Rockville, MD

Quantum Space; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous leave

FSA

401(k) matching

Equity participation

Job summary

Quantum Space in Rockville, Maryland seeks an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls as the company grows.

The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, financial statement preparation, and government contracting. This role oversees accounting operations, ensures SEC and SOX compliance, and strengthens processes and controls.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required
• 8+ years of accounting experience in a growth or government contracting environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC reporting and SOX compliance

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, payroll, revenue recognition, and monthly/quarterly/annual close.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports and board packages per U.S. GAAP.
• Lead SEC reporting and disclosures, including Form 10-Q/10-K, with SOX compliance oversight.
• Manage internal/external audits, SOX testing, and control remediation.
• Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and cost proposals; support program budgets.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

SOX compliance

Government contracting accounting

Financial reporting

Education

CPA certification

8+ years accounting experience

Experience with government contracts (FAR/DCAA)

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.

Who We're Looking For

Quantum Space is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls as the company continues to grow.

The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, financial statement preparation, and government contracting. This individual will oversee accounting operations, ensure compliance with SEC and SOX requirements, and strengthen financial processes and controls.

This role offers significant ownership and visibility within a fast-growing aerospace and defense organization, partnering closely with executive leadership to support strategic financial initiatives.

Where You'll Make an Impact

• Lead and oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, revenue recognition, and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Oversee the preparation and review of accurate financial statements, management reports, and board reporting packages in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Lead and support SEC financial reporting requirements, including the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements, disclosures, and filings such as Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Oversee compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, including the development, documentation, testing, and remediation of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Manage internal and external audit activities, including quarterly reviews, annual financial statement audits, SOX testing, and coordination with external auditors.
• Review and oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, estimates, consolidations, and supporting financial schedules.
• Oversee project-based accounting, including contract setup, revenue recognition, billing, labor distribution, indirect cost allocations, and financial performance against program budgets.
• Ensure compliance with government contracting accounting requirements, including FAR, CAS, and DCAA regulations, and support government audits and incurred cost submissions.
• Oversee contract accounting matters, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, contract assets and liabilities, estimates at completion, and indirect rate development.
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Lead accounting system improvements, process automation, and initiatives to streamline financial reporting and shorten close cycles.
• Build, manage, and mentor a growing accounting team while maintaining a hands-on approach to financial operations.

What It Takes

• CPA required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including early-stage or high-growth company experience.
• Deep understanding of GAAP and experience managing audits.
• Prior experience supporting government contracts and understanding of FAR/DCAA a strong plus.
• Proficient with accounting systems and Excel; Deltek Costpoint experience preferred.
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and integrity.
• Ability to operate at both a strategic and tactical level in a lean environment.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• CPA or active CPA candidate.
• Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint.
• Previous experience in the aerospace, defense, or government technology industry.
• Experience supporting SEC filings, external audits, and SOX compliance.
• Experience with DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, indirect rate development, and government contract compliance.
• Experience implementing or improving ERP systems, accounting processes, and internal controls.
• Experience in a high-growth or entrepreneurial environment.

What You'll Get

At Quantum Space, you'll have the opportunity to build and strengthen the accounting infrastructure supporting some of the most innovative spacecraft and missions in the industry. This role offers significant visibility across the organization and the opportunity to help shape accounting processes, controls, systems, and reporting as the company continues to grow.

Ownership – At Quantum Space, you'll have the opportunity to build and strengthen the accounting infrastructure supporting some of the most innovative spacecraft and missions in the industry. This role offers significant visibility across the organization and the opportunity to help shape accounting processes, controls, systems, and reporting as the company continues to grow.

Innovation – At Quantum Space, you'll have the opportunity to build and strengthen the accounting infrastructure supporting some of the most innovative spacecraft and missions in the industry.

Impact – This role offers significant visibility across the organization and the opportunity to help shape accounting processes, controls, systems, and reporting as the company continues to grow.

Growth – This role offers significant visibility across the organization and the opportunity to help shape accounting processes, controls, systems, and reporting as the company continues to grow.

Compensation – Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, FSA, 401(k) matching, and equity participation.

Location: Rockville, Maryland

The salary range for this role is determined based on a variety of factors including work experience, education, technical expertise, certifications, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of Quantum Space's total compensation package.

Additional Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Quantum Space’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.