Assistant Controller

About Revolution Space

At Revolution Space we're building advanced space systems for the 21st century. Every employee at Revolution Space works on projects that are critical to our company’s future by ensuring our products work on orbit every time. 

Position Summary:

Revolution Space is seeking an Assistant Controller to take ownership of the accounting function's day-to-day operations and serve as the primary technical accounting resource below the Director of Finance & Operations. This role reports directly to the Director of Finance & Operations and manages an Accounting Manager and other accounting personnel.

We are looking for a strong technical accountant with depth in revenue recognition and inventory and cost accounting in a hardware manufacturing environment. This individual will own the monthly close, lead the annual GAAP financial statement audit, and serve as a key accounting contributor to an upcoming ERP implementation. 

This role carries real ownership from day one and the opportunity to shape how the function operates as the company scales.

Responsibilities:

Financial Close & General Accounting

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entry review, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Maintain general ledger integrity, reviewing and approving all journal entries prior to posting
• Own the fixed asset subledger, capitalization policy, and depreciation methodology
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable subledger governance, and serve as an authorized approver on outbound wire transfers
• Lead the annual GAAP financial statement audit from start to finish, including auditor relationship management, schedule preparation, and resolution of findings
• Maintain year-round audit readiness and prepare technical accounting memoranda for complex or judgmental positions
• Build and maintain the company's accounting policy manual, internal controls framework, and process documentation

Revenue Recognition & Contract Accounting

• Own revenue recognition under ASC 606 across various government contract types, with an emphasis on fixed-price contracts, including contract modifications, variable consideration, and performance obligation analysis
• Partner with program controls on EAC/ETC review and sign off on contract margin positions
• Maintain compliance with FAR cost principles applicable to revenue and billing

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Own cost accounting for production costing, including absorption costing, overhead rate application, and WIP close
• Maintain MMAS-compliant costing systems and partner with manufacturing operations on BOM accuracy and cost roll-up integrity
• Serve as the primary accounting point of contact for DCAA floor checks and cost-related audit inquiries

Accounting Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as a key accounting contributor to an ERP implementation, providing input on chart of accounts design, cost pool structure, and user acceptance testing
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting workflows, and lead implementation of system-based improvements

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, and Cost Accountant, providing technical direction, workload oversight, and mentorship
• Partner with program management, contracts administration, and the Director of Finance on contract-level financial reporting matters

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or CMA designation obtained (active licensure not required)
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong technical accounting background with demonstrated depth in revenue recognition (ASC 606) and inventory/cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
• Track record of owning a GAAP financial statement audit from start to finish
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with a modern ERP system
• A self-starter who takes full ownership of outcomes and is comfortable operating with significant autonomy in a lean, fast-moving team
• U.S. person status required; must be eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in a venture-backed or PE-backed defense, aerospace, or space company
• Public accounting background with government contractor or aerospace clients
• Familiarity with FAR, CAS, and DCAA audit processes
• Experience with stock-based compensation accounting (ASC 718)
• Experience with lease accounting (ASC 842)
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Deltek Costpoint
• Familiarity with Power Query or other data automation tools

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick time and unmetered vacation
• Excellent health and dental plans with 80% employer contribution
• 100% company matching 401k with immediate vesting
• Life insurance
• Voluntary Long term / Short term disability

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanents residents of the U.S., or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other protected factor.