Controller

Salary: $185,000 - $220,000
York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively.
York Space Systems is seeking a Controller to join our finance team based in our Greenwood Village office. You will have the unique opportunity to partner across functions to support York’s growth and success. This is a high-profile role, and you will be expected to take ownership of all accounting functions in short order.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the accounting team as they support daily company operations, complete monthly financial reporting, and successfully pass annual financial audits
• Be a subject matter expert on financial transactions in the new ERP system (Oracle Fusion)
  • Take the lead in implementing best-in-class accounting processes in the new ERP system
• Lead the overall A/P, A/R, CapEx, Inventory accounting, Treasury, Payroll Accounting, and Project Accounting functions as they are carried out by the accounting team
• Lead all elements of the monthly financial close process as it is executed by the accounting team to ensure a timely close including:
  • Review of month-end journal entries
  • Review of balance sheet account reconciliations
  • Preparation/Review of variance analyses
  • Preparation/Review of management reporting
• Actively lead and contribute to all required audits, management & investor reporting, and tax filings so that they are completed by established deadlines
  • Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance
• Research accounting topics to provide guidance to team
• Continuously find ways to improve departmental quality through creating efficiencies, streamlining repetitive processes, and utilizing technology
• Perform other accounting duties and support finance team members as required or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or CPA license required
• Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant, progressive accounting experience required
• Big 4 experience preferred
• Expertise in sophisticated ERP systems required, expertise in multiple ERP systems a plus, ERP implementation experience a plus, Oracle experience a plus
• Experience hiring, training, and managing a team required
• Expertise in the use of Microsoft Excel and other software programs available to maximize efficiency required
• Knowledge of accounting for a manufacturing environment required
• Intercompany accounting experience required
• Ability to prioritize workload, and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment with little to no supervision required
• Ability to be self-motivated and able to accomplish tasks with minimal guidance required
• Detail orientation and problem-solving skills required
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate successfully with people at many levels within the company required
• Customer service attitude when working with people required

Working Conditions & Physical Demands