Senior Controller, Space-AI Finance Leader (On-Site)

Starcloud; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

On-site collaboration

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Starcloud is building a financial operating foundation as we develop data centers in space. As Controller, you will establish accounting controls, policies, and reporting to support a fast-growing deep-tech company across aerospace, AI compute, manufacturing, and space infrastructure.

You will own core accounting operations and partner with engineering, operations, leadership, auditors, and external advisors to ensure accurate US GAAP financial statements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years progressive accounting experience in growing company.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge including equity raises and depreciation.
• Experience leading month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ability to design internal controls and accounting policies.
• Experience coordinating external audits and tax teams.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and reporting.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies under US GAAP.
• Establish internal controls and approval workflows.
• Partner with engineering and operations on capitalization vs. expense.
• Prepare for external audits; coordinate auditor requests.
• Build scalable finance processes to support growth.
• Provide accurate reporting and explain variances to leadership.
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, banks, and finance stakeholders.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Internal controls

Audits coordination

Financial reporting

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Starcloud is building a financial operating foundation as we develop data centers in space. As Controller, you will establish accounting controls, policies, and reporting to support a fast-growing deep-tech company across aerospace, AI compute, manufacturing, and space infrastructure.

You will own core accounting operations and partner with engineering, operations, leadership, auditors, and external advisors to ensure accurate US GAAP financial statements.