What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller / Accounting Officer position at Astro Digital?
Controller / Accounting Officer
Location: Littleton, CO (On Site)
Reports To: EVP Operations and CFO
Position Summary
Astro Digital seeks an experienced Controller / Accounting Officer to lead accounting, financial reporting, SEC compliance, audits, and internal controls. The ideal candidate is a CPA with public accounting and SEC reporting experience who can scale accounting operations and support the Company's growth and public-company readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare and oversee U.S. GAAP-compliant financial statements and SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
- Manage external audits, technical accounting, and accounting policies.
- Oversee internal controls and SOX compliance initiatives.
- Support M&A, financing, due diligence, and strategic transactions.
- Develop and mentor the accounting team.
Qualifications
- Active CPA required.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Public accounting background (National or large regional firm preferred).
- SEC reporting and public-company experience.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, and audit requirements.
- Experience with ERP systems and process improvement initiatives.
Preferred Experience
- Aerospace, defense, technology, or government contracting industries.
- IPO, SPAC, de-SPAC, or public-company reporting experience.
- Accounting for Stock compensation, complex debt, and revenue recognition expertise.
Compensation
Competitive base salary, bonus, equity opportunity, comprehensive benefits, and 401(k).
Ideal Candidate: A technically strong CPA with SEC reporting expertise, public accounting credentials, and the leadership capability to serve as the Company's future Chief Accounting Officer.