VP Controller — IPO-Ready Finance for Space Tech Scale-Up

Harmonic Finance Inc ™ | Certified B Corp; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 275,000; Full time

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Job summary

Harmonic Finance Inc ™ | Certified B Corp, a Denver-area scale-up backed by venture funding, seeks a VP Controller to build the Controllership from the ground up. The role covers accounting, controls, tax, treasury, cost accounting, and government accounting, with IPO-readiness in view.

You will recruit and scale a finance team to support a complex international manufacturing footprint and partnering with external advisors on tax and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• Experience establishing or running a complex accounting function in a tech business.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing and cost accounting.
• Strong commercial acumen and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish the accounting function from the ground up, designing scalable processes and controls for a high-growth, multi-entity manufacturing business.
• Develop and implement a robust cost accounting framework to support complex manufacturing operations, product costing, and margin analysis.
• Partner with external advisors for tax, regulatory, and accounting guidance; ensure global compliance and efficient tax structuring.
• Build and manage the full month-end close process to IPO-ready standards, including internal controls, financial reporting, and audit preparation.
• Provide technical accounting oversight and implement new guidance as the company ramps up production and commercialization.
• Oversee Cost and Manufacturing Accounting.
• Oversee government accounting compliance, including adherence to federal contracting standards and audit requirements.
• Lead the selection and implementation of an ERP system, ensuring seamless integration across functions.
• Recruit, mentor, and scale a high-performing accounting and finance team capable of supporting a complex international manufacturing footprint.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Cost accounting

Commercial acumen

Education

CPA Qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Harmonic Finance Inc ™ | Certified B Corp, a Denver-area scale-up backed by venture funding, seeks a VP Controller to build the Controllership from the ground up. The role covers accounting, controls, tax, treasury, cost accounting, and government accounting, with IPO-readiness in view.

You will recruit and scale a finance team to support a complex international manufacturing footprint and partnering with external advisors on tax and regulatory matters.