Controller, Space Propulsion — Remote (Stock Options)

Agile Space Industries, Inc.; Durango (CO); Remote; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental and vision plans

Flexible Time Off

Parental leave

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Job summary

Agile Space Industries, Inc. in Durango, CO, or remote across multiple states, seeks a Controller to own accounting operations, close cycles, cost accounting, and compliance with FAR/DFARS/CAS. Lead a growing team and partner with Contracts and PM to ensure accurate BOMs, margins, and audits.

Requires 10–12 years in accounting, 3+ years as a Controller/Accounting Manager, and a CPA/CMA. Remote option available; live in listed states or nearby regions to work remotely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 10-12 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager. At least 4 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience owning an enterprise resource planning system.
• Experience with revenue recognition (ASC 606) accounting.
• Manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, job or project costing, and margin analysis.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, incurred cost, provisional billing rates and DCAA audit expectations.
• Proven ability to close the books timely, manage an audit, and lead a team.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and deliver accurate GAAP financial statements, consolidations, and management reporting on a predictable calendar.
• Own accounting operations (AR, AP, and payroll), general ledger, account reconciliations, fixed assets, lease accounting (ASC 842), and technical accounting judgments.
• Run cost accounting for manufacturing and test business: inventory valuation, WIP, variances, scrap, and burden. Make project and product margins trustworthy.
• Oversee project accounting in Deltek Costpoint so contract structure, funding, indirect rates, and billings stay aligned with FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements.
• Oversees preparation of internal accounting and financial reports for management and directors.
• Assists with annual budget preparation.
• Review, maintain and improve accounting procedures and policies.
• Partner with Contracts and Program Management on incurred-cost submissions, provisional and final rates, DCAA, DCMA or customer audits, and contract briefings.
• Build and maintain internal controls preparing for larger audits, customer reviews, and possible financing events.
• Prepare and manage company financial and 401(k) audits.
• Coordinate corporate tax compliance, including sales and use tax, state registrations, annual tax filings, 1099 reporting, 3921 reporting, and other regulatory filings in partnership with external tax advisors.
• Manage preparation and timely filing of all accounting and financial reports for third parties (investors, auditors, governmental and regulatory agencies)
• Hire, manage, and develop a high performing accounting team (AP/AR, general ledger, and payroll). Includes performing regular performance evaluations and salary reviews.
• Improve close cycle time, Deltek Costpoint configuration, and reporting so finance scales with production throughput rather than headcount.
• Annually develop departmental objectives and recommend short-term and long-term plans with respect to improving the effectiveness of assigned functions.
• Support FP&A and leadership with accurate, timely actuals.

Skills

GAAP close

Deltek Costpoint

Revenue recognition (ASC 606)

Manufacturing cost accounting

Project accounting

Internal controls

Audit leadership

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA or CMA license

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Agile Space Industries, Inc. in Durango, CO, or remote across multiple states, seeks a Controller to own accounting operations, close cycles, cost accounting, and compliance with FAR/DFARS/CAS. Lead a growing team and partner with Contracts and PM to ensure accurate BOMs, margins, and audits.

Requires 10–12 years in accounting, 3+ years as a Controller/Accounting Manager, and a CPA/CMA. Remote option available; live in listed states or nearby regions to work remotely.