Controller

Controller

The Controller is a critical senior finance leader responsible for all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for a high-growth Aerospace & Defense SaaS company currently at $60M ARR and executing an aggressive growth plan toward $150M+ ARR over the next 35 years. This role partners directly with the CFO and executive team to build a world-class finance function capable of scaling 2.5x, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and international standards, and supporting transformative strategic initiatives including government contract expansion, international market entry, and potential M&A or capital markets activity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Close
• Accounting Operations
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Global Operations & Subsidiary Management
• Systems & Process Improvement
• Strategic Finance Partnership

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 1015+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 4 years in a Controller or VP Finance/Accounting role
• Demonstrated experience scaling accounting operations through rapid, sustained revenue growthideally from $50M$150M+ ARRin a SaaS or technology company
• Strong US GAAP technical knowledge including ASC 606, ASC 350-40, ASC 718, and lease accounting (ASC 842)
• Experience managing global/multi-entity accounting with multi-currency consolidation
• Prior exposure to government/defense sector finance, including FAR/DFARS or government contract accounting
• Proficiency with ERP systems NetSuite strongly preferred
• Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain high-performing finance teams in high-growth environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Big 4 or large regional public accounting experience
• Direct experience with FAR/DFARS, government contracting cost accounting standards (CAS), or DCAA audit readiness
• Familiarity with ITAR/EAR compliance requirements in a corporate finance context
• Experience supporting board reporting, investor relations, audit committee, or preparing for an IPO or capital raise
• Prior M&A due diligence, integration, and purchase accounting experience
• Experience building finance functions that have successfully scaled through a liquidity event (IPO, acquisition, or PE recapitalization)
• MBA or advanced degree a plus

Leadership & Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Excellence
• Operational Drive
• Global Fluency
• Team Leadership
• Executive Presence
• Scale Mindset

What Success Looks Like:

In the first 90 days, the Controller will have completed a comprehensive close cycle review, assessed the existing control environment, and delivered a multi-year roadmap for process, systems, and team improvements required to support the path to $150M+ ARR. Within 6 months, the close cycle is accelerating, international reporting is fully consolidated and audit-ready, and the finance team is operating with clear ownership, accountability, and documented processes that don't depend on any single individual. By year one, the accounting function is a trusted, scalable platform capable of supporting 23 additional international entities, a meaningful increase in government contract volume, and the financial due diligence demands of potential M&A or capital markets activity. The Controller is viewed by the CFO and executive team as an indispensable strategic partner, not just an accounting operator.