Vice President Controller

Jobless; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

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 lead the close process, SEC/CSA filings, and act as the primary technical accounting authority with auditors and counsel.

You will guide SOX controls, ERP implementation, and governance reporting while collaborating with the CFO and cross-border teams in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• CPA required; Big 5 or national firm public accounting background preferred.
• 10+ years of experience, including meaningful time in or supporting SEC-reporting public companies.
• Fluency with US GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition for complex contracts; government/SaaS revenue a plus.
• Experience with dual-listed, multi-currency, or multi-jurisdiction reporting environments.
• Familiarity with SPAC/deSPAC mechanics and first-year public company build-out a plus.
• ERP implementation experience and integration of HR/Payroll into ERP accounting.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a lean team with 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 across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Monthly close across US, Canadian, and Luxembourg entities, reporting in CAD with USD and EUR contracts.
• SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and CSA equivalents under dual disclosure obligations.
• Technical accounting policy research (ASC 606/842/815) and guidance.
• Coordinate with external auditors on annual audit and quarterly reviews.
• Design and implement SOX-compliant internal controls over financial reporting as an EGC.
• ERP implementation and optimization for multi-entity, multi-currency environment.
• Board and Audit Committee reporting and public company governance materials.
• MD&A drafting support in coordination with CFO and securities counsel.

Skills

CPA

Public company experience

US GAAP

ASC 606

Multi-entity reporting

ERP implementation

Sage/ACCPAC

Cross-border reporting

SOX/compliance

Public accounting background

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