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Director, Corporate Controller

CesiumAstro

Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 21 October 2026 (6 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 18 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Please Note:To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. conditional resident asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

AtCesiumAstro we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites UAVs launch vehicles and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment which allows us to learn develop and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on interactive and autonomous work CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate collaborative energetic and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Director Corporate Controller to our this role you will oversee the accounting function responsible for general ledger accounting financial close reconciliations and accounting compliance. This role establishes functional priorities and operating plans manages accounting teams through subordinate leaders and maintains accounting policies and controls that support accurate and timely financial reporting. The Director Corporate Controller evaluates financial results complex accounting matters internal controls and operational performance to ensure accounting activities comply with applicable standards and organizational requirements. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technically strong accounting leader with experience in complex multi entity environment and exposure to SEC reporting and SOX controls.

This position requires an experienced accounting leader with deep knowledge of financial reporting generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) internal controls and audit requirements. The Director Corporate Controller partners cross-functionally with finance operations program management and other business functions to address financial matters improve accounting processes and provide senior leadership with accurate and meaningful financial information.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee accounting teams and subordinate leaders responsible for general ledger accounting journal entries account reconciliations financial reporting and related accounting activities.
Establish functional priorities operating plans resource requirements and performance expectations that support accurate and timely accounting operations.
Develop accounting leaders and organizational capability through workforce planning succession planning performance management and employee development.
Provide SVP of accounting oversight of the organizations books and records partnering with the senior finance leadership on corporate accounting strategy technical accounting positions and the integrity of financial data.
Develop reporting packages for executive leadership and external stakeholders
Lead process improvements automation initiatives and system enhancements
Oversee monthly quarterly and annual close activities including journal entries account reconciliations accruals adjustments and financial statement preparation.
Review financial results balance sheet accounts income statement activity and supporting schedules to identify significant variances discrepancies or accounting issues.
Present financial results accounting matters and reporting considerations to senior leadership to support informed business decisions.
Own consolidated corporate financial reporting including consolidations intercompany eliminations and the preparation of financial statements disclosures and management reporting packages.
Establish and enforce accounting policies procedures internal controls and documentation practices consistent with GAAP or IFRS and organizational requirements.
Evaluate complex or non-routine accounting matters and determine appropriate accounting treatment documentation and financial reporting implications.
Manage internal and external audit activities including audit preparation supporting documentation issue resolution and implementation of corrective actions.
Ensure corporate compliance with applicable statutory regulatory and SEC reporting requirements and internal control over financial reporting (e.g. SOX) coordinating with tax treasury and external auditors.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in accounting finance business administration or a related field with 11-15 years of related experience Masters degree with 9-12 years of related experience or PhD with 7-10 years of related experience in accounting financial reporting audit accounts payable internal controls or a related discipline.
5 years of leadership or management experience leading finance accounting tax internal controls or business systems professionals.
Experience serving in a corporate controller capacity or equivalent including consolidated financial reporting books-and-records integrity technical accounting and internal control over financial reporting.
Expert knowledge of accounting principles financial reporting general ledger accounting financial close and account reconciliation practices.
Expertise in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) accounting policies and financial statement preparation.
Comprehensive knowledge of internal controls audit requirements financial documentation account analysis and accounting compliance.
Extensive experience evaluating complex accounting transactions financial results balance sheet activity reporting issues and appropriate accounting treatment.
Strategic understanding of accounting operations financial systems process automation control environments and organizational reporting requirements.
Exercises sound judgment in evaluating accounting issues financial reporting implications internal control risks audit matters and competing organizational priorities.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams.
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) general ledger and financial accounting applications e.g. SAP Oracle or equivalent applications.
Financial close account reconciliation and consolidation applications used to support corporate controller responsibilities e.g. FloQast OneStream or equivalent applications.
Financial reporting business intelligence build Agents for work and processing automation and data analysis applications e.g. Power BI Tableau or equivalent applications.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health dental vision HSA FSA life disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Director

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