Financial Controller

Strativ Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) matching

Onsite meals

Wellness facilities

Career growth

Job summary

Strativ Group in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations and tighten financial reporting. You will own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness under U.S. GAAP while partnering with the CFO and leadership.

You'll strengthen internal controls, drive process improvements, and coach the finance team as the company scales. This role offers a chance to shape the finance function within a growing aerospace-technology business

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Leadership in month-end and year-end close processes.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Excellent collaboration with technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, cash management, fixed assets and reconciliations.
• Own monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, preparing and reviewing financial statements under U.S. GAAP.
• Establish and improve accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash planning and financial analysis with the CFO and leadership.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as primary contact for auditors and tax advisors.
• Oversee capitalization, inventory, purchasing, and cost accounting across functions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes and mentor the team.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial analysis

Cross-functional partnership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We’re working with a high-growth technology company developing advanced high-altitude platforms designed to transform communications, imaging and remote sensing. Operating at the intersection of aerospace and next-generation technology, the business is building innovative systems with applications across telecommunications, infrastructure, climate research and defense.

We’re hiring a Controller to lead accounting operations and ensure the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial reporting. This is a hands-on leadership role reporting directly to the CFO, owning the close process, strengthening financial controls and providing meaningful financial insight as the organization continues to scale.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, cash management, fixed assets and account reconciliations
• Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, preparing and reviewing financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Establish, maintain and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures and internal controls
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash planning and financial analysis in partnership with the CFO and leadership team
• Coordinate annual audits and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors and financial partners
• Oversee accounting for capital assets, inventory and purchasing, and support cost accounting across engineering, manufacturing and operations
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes, while leading and coaching the accounting and finance team

You Should Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant accounting leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end and year-end close processes
• Experience developing and maintaining effective internal controls and accounting procedures
• Advanced proficiency with accounting/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across technical and non-technical teams

Bonus:

• CPA or CMA certification
• Experience within aerospace, technology, manufacturing or other engineering-driven environments
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory and project-based accounting
• Experience helping scale the finance and accounting infrastructure of a high-growth business

Why Join:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and disability insurance, with significant employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer matching from day one
• Chef-prepared lunches, snacks and refreshments onsite
• Access to wellness facilities, including a gym and pickleball court
• Opportunity to shape the finance function and build scalable infrastructure within a growing aerospace technology business

Keywords: Controller, Financial Controller, Accounting Manager, U.S. GAAP, Month-End Close, Year-End Close, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Audit, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Project Accounting, Budgeting, Forecasting, ERP, CPA, CMA, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Technology