Vice President Controller

NorthStar Earth & Space; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 230,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Job summary

NorthStar Earth & Space is seeking a VP Controller to own day-to-day accounting and external reporting for a newly public, multi-entity, multi-currency company. You will build the close process, lead SEC/CSA filings, and serve as the primary technical accounting authority in collaboration with auditors and counsel.

You will guide the transition from private to public reporting, creating an internal control environment compliant with SOX across US, Canada, and Luxembourg entities.

Qualifications

• CPA certification and deep US GAAP knowledge.
• 10+ years in finance with SEC/public company experience.
• Experience in dual-listed, multi-currency reporting environments.
• Strong internal controls and SOX expertise.
• ERP system implementation and integration experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close across multiple entities/contracts and currencies.
• Coordinate SEC/CSA filings (10-K/10-Q/8-K) and SEDAR+ equivalents.
• Guide ASC 606/842/815/480 accounting policy and research.
• Manage external auditors and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program.
• Design and implement robust internal controls for a public company.
• Oversee ERP implementation across multi-entity setup.
• Prepare board materials and Audit Committee reporting.
• Support MD&A drafting with CFO and counsel.

Skills

SEC reporting

US GAAP

ASC 606

SOX compliance

ERP implementation

multi-entity reporting

team leadership

financial close

external audit coordination

hybrid work capability

Education

CPA certification

Tools

Sage/ACCPAC

Job description

Location: Westchester County, NY / Fairfield County, CT / Litchfield County, CT

Hybrid

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer

Employment type: Full-time

About NorthStar

NorthStar Earth & Space is a leading space domain awareness (SDA) company providing critical intelligence and situational awareness capabilities to government and commercial customers across the US, Canada, and Europe. Following the completion of our deSPAC transaction with Viking Acquisition Corp., NorthStar will trade on NYSE and the TSX under the ticker NSTR. We are building the finance function to support the Company’s transition to a dual-listed public company operating across three jurisdictions.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the CFO, the VP Controller will own the day-to-day accounting and external reporting infrastructure for a newly public, multi-entity, multi-currency company. This is a foundational hire — you will build and run the public company close process, lead SEC and SEDAR+ filing compliance, and serve as the primary technical accounting authority. You will work closely with external auditors, securities counsel, and the CFO on all financial reporting obligations. In addition, in conjunction with external resources you will guide the Company’s transition from a private company to a public reporting entity and create an internal control environment compliant with SOX requirements.

What You Will Do

• Monthly managerial and quarterly/annual SEC/CSA financial close across US, Canadian, and Luxembourg entities, reporting in CAD with USD- and EUR-denominated contracts
• SEC periodic filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and SEDAR+ equivalents under dual SEC/CSA disclosure obligations
• Technical accounting research and policy — including ASC 606 revenue recognition across a portfolio of complex government contracts, ASC 842 lease accounting, ASC 815/480 derivative and equity classification, and ASC 280 segment reporting
• Coordination with external auditors (PCAOB-registered) on the annual audit and quarterly reviews
• Design and implementation of SOX-compliant internal controls over financial reporting as an EGC
• ERP implementation and optimization (Sage/ACCPAC or equivalent multi-entity, multi-currency platform)
• Board and Audit Committee reporting, including preparation of materials for public company governance and SOX compliance
• MD&A drafting support in coordination with the CFO and securities counsel

What we are looking for

• CPA required; Big 5 or national firm public accounting background strongly preferred
• 10+ years of experience, including meaningful time in or supporting SEC-reporting public companies
• Demonstrated fluency with US GAAP technical accounting, particularly ASC 606 for complex revenue contracts; government contract and/or SaaS/services revenue experience a strong plus
• Experience with dual-listed, multi-currency, or multi-jurisdiction reporting environments preferred
• Familiarity with SPAC/deSPAC transaction mechanics and first-year public company build-out a plus
• ERP implementation experience, as well as integration of Human Resources, Payroll and expense tracking systems into the overall ERP accounting environment
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a lean team with high ownership
• Located in or able to commute to Westchester County, NY; Fairfield County, CT; or Litchfield County, CT
• Self-starter who can manage in a hybrid remote position and utilize ERP, third-party and AI tools to structure an efficient and effective accounting function across multiple geographies
• Managerial experience - will have 2-3 direct reports located in Canada and Luxembourg

Why NorthStar

• Ground-floor opportunity to build a public company finance function from first principles
• Direct exposure to capital markets, SEC and CSA disclosure, and dual-listed company governance
• Mission-driven company at the intersection of space technology and national security
• Competitive compensation including equity participation in a newly public company