Finance Leader & Controller — Build Our Scalable Finance Engine

Seagate Space Corporation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Seagate Space seeks a Controller & Finance Lead to own accounting, cash planning, and build the finance function as we scale. Based at spARK Labs in St. Petersburg, FL, you will partner with the CEO/founders, design the finance roadmap, and implement systems, controls, and reporting for rapid growth.

You'll manage month-end close, oversee outsourced accounting, and guide fundraising-related finance activities, with a clear path to expansion as the company matures.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of progressive finance/accounting experience including month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong communication skills and comfort operating with autonomy in a fast-moving startup.
• Experience managing outsourced or third-party accounting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial roadmap and design the finance function (systems, policies, controls, reporting).
• Partner with the CEO/founders for board updates, fundraising, and strategic decisions.
• Build operating cash flow model and financial forecasts; scale finance as the business grows.
• Establish internal controls and oversee banking, insurance, and administrative finance relationships.

Skills

Financial leadership

Cash forecasting

Month-end close

Strategic communication

Autonomy in startup

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Finance tooling

Job description

Seagate Space seeks a Controller & Finance Lead to own accounting, cash planning, and build the finance function as we scale. Based at spARK Labs in St. Petersburg, FL, you will partner with the CEO/founders, design the finance roadmap, and implement systems, controls, and reporting for rapid growth.

You'll manage month-end close, oversee outsourced accounting, and guide fundraising-related finance activities, with a clear path to expansion as the company matures.