Job Summary

The Controller is responsible for the accounting operations of the business. This includes preparing analyzing and processing financial statements budgets and monthly and quarterly reports for the company. This position will manage a team to include AP and Cost Accounting.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of business results
• Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements
• Maintain manage and analyze financial statements and budgets
• Maintain and manage fixed assets
• Update and review monthly account reconciliations
• Assist with external and internal audits
• Assessing current accounting operations offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
• Evaluating accounting and internal control systems
• Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database as needed
• Assist with regulatory reporting
• Hiring training and retaining skilled accounting staff
  • Note: Other job duties as assigned may not be included in the aforementioned

Required Skills

• Ability to perform data extraction and manipulation analyze financial data and generate reports.
• Ability to analyze variances to budgets/forecasts/accruals explain to management and create corrective action plan.
• Ability to work with numbers and complete assignments with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to manipulate interpret and analyze data in Excel.
• Effective decision making and problem solving by using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to multitask prioritize task and projects as well as manage time efficiently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Technical Skills

• Accounting Software QuickBooks or similar (Note: ERP software experience preferred)
• Spreadsheet Software Microsoft Excel
• Word Processing Software Microsoft Word
• Electronic Mail Software Microsoft Outlook
• Virtual Meeting Software Microsoft Teams
• Getting Information Researching observing receiving and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Processing Information Compiling coding categorizing calculating tabulating auditing or verifying information or data.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance
  • Note:Masters Degree in Accounting and Finance preferred.
• Five (5) years experience as an accounting manager staff or corporate accountant.
  • Note: Accounting experience in manufacturing environment preferred; Aerospace experience is a plus.
  • Note: CPA Certification required.
• Experience with government contracting and DCAA compliance required.
• Knowledge of GAAP required. Knowledge of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) a plus.
• Experience in a publicly traded and/or government contracting preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting at a desk.
• Ability to travel <10%
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

Total Rewards and Perks

At Sidus Space we ask a lot of our team members which is why we give so much in addition to a competitive salary a Best-in-Class benefit program with a generous employer paid portion as well as a matching 401(k) on Day ONE we offer a lot of perks including:

• Jeans every day
• Regular onsite food trucks
• 5 free company t-shirts for Manufacturing Staff
• Paid Time Off (vacation and sick days) and 11 paid holidays
• Adjustable stand-up desks
• Employee referral bonus program
• Educational assistance and professional training opportunities
• Company golf outings and other social events

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• All candidates selected will be subject to a background investigation and drug screen
• To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.

SIDUS SPACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer fostering a respectful work culture that values all contributors. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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