Space Tech Corporate Controller & Growth Finance Leader

Observable Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Observable Space is seeking a Corporate Controller based in Los Angeles to lead the accounting function during a period of growth, owning the monthly close, consolidation, and scalable controls. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic oversight with attention to detail and will involve coordinating with auditors, tax advisors, and cross-functional teams.

You will build and mentor a high-performing accounting organization, drive ERP implementation across GL, AP, AR, inventory, costing,

Qualifications

• CPA required; public accounting background preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience including a controller-level leadership role.
• Manufacturing or hardware accounting experience (inventory, standard costing, BOMs, WIP).
• Experience taking a company through the audit readiness process, including implementation of ASC 606 Revenue Recognition.
• Hands-on ERP implementation experience.
• Track record of building teams, processes, and controls in a high-growth or scaling company.
• Comfort operating amid ambiguity, competing priorities, and a build-it-simple mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly and quarterly close and consolidation, delivering timely, accurate financials in accordance with US GAAP.
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing accounting team as the organization grows.
• Lead external audits and manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and other third parties.
• Own tax compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Drive the implementation and optimization of an ERP, including end-to-end configuration of GL, AP, AR, Inventory, Work Order / Cost of Goods, consolidation, and reporting structures.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and scalable, well-documented accounting processes.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives such as Travel & Expense rollout, payroll automation, and cost accounting improvements.
• Partner with FP&A, operations, program management, and leadership to align finance with the broader business.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP expertise

Audit readiness

Ambiguity handling

Education

CPA license

Public accounting background

Tools

ERP systems

ASC 606

Cost accounting

Job description

Observable Space is seeking a Corporate Controller based in Los Angeles to lead the accounting function during a period of growth, owning the monthly close, consolidation, and scalable controls. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic oversight with attention to detail and will involve coordinating with auditors, tax advisors, and cross-functional teams.

You will build and mentor a high-performing accounting organization, drive ERP implementation across GL, AP, AR, inventory, costing,