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Controller

Quantum Space19 open roles

Pay
$135,000 – $165,000 a year
Where
Rockville, MD
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12.1% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Quantum Space postings stay open a median of 54 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.1%1 day
  2. 4.5%3 days
  3. 12.1%7 days
  4. 19.1%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 52.7%60 days
This job: posted 26 days ago

Quantum Space median: 54 days open

The posting

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.

Who We're Looking For

Quantum Space is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls as the company continues to grow.

The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, financial statement preparation, and government contracting. This individual will oversee accounting operations, ensure compliance with SEC and SOX requirements, and strengthen financial processes and controls.

This role offers significant ownership and visibility within a fast-growing aerospace and defense organization, partnering closely with executive leadership to support strategic financial initiatives.

Where You'll Make an Impact

  • Lead and oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, revenue recognition, and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
  • Oversee the preparation and review of accurate financial statements, management reports, and board reporting packages in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Lead and support SEC financial reporting requirements, including the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements, disclosures, and filings such as Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
  • Oversee compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, including the development, documentation, testing, and remediation of internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Manage internal and external audit activities, including quarterly reviews, annual financial statement audits, SOX testing, and coordination with external auditors.
  • Review and oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, estimates, consolidations, and supporting financial schedules.
  • Oversee project-based accounting, including contract setup, revenue recognition, billing, labor distribution, indirect cost allocations, and financial performance against program budgets.
  • Ensure compliance with government contracting accounting requirements, including FAR, CAS, and DCAA regulations, and support government audits and incurred cost submissions.
  • Oversee contract accounting matters, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, contract assets and liabilities, estimates at completion, and indirect rate development.
  • Establish, maintain, and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
  • Lead accounting system improvements, process automation, and initiatives to streamline financial reporting and shorten close cycles.
  • Build, manage, and mentor a growing accounting team while maintaining a hands-on approach to financial operations.

What It Takes

  • CPA required.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience, including early-stage or high-growth company experience.
  • Deep understanding of GAAP and experience managing audits.
  • Prior experience supporting government contracts and understanding of FAR/DCAA a strong plus.
  • Proficient with accounting systems and Excel; Deltek Costpoint experience preferred.
  • Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and integrity.
  • Ability to operate at both a strategic and tactical level in a lean environment.

Nice-to-Have Experience

  • CPA or active CPA candidate.
  • Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint.
  • Previous experience in the aerospace, defense, or government technology industry.
  • Experience supporting SEC filings, external audits, and SOX compliance.
  • Experience with DCAA audits, incurred cost submissions, indirect rate development, and government contract compliance.
  • Experience implementing or improving ERP systems, accounting processes, and internal controls.
  • Experience in a high-growth or entrepreneurial environment.

What You'll Get

At Quantum Space, you'll have the opportunity to build and strengthen the accounting infrastructure supporting some of the most innovative spacecraft and missions in the industry. This role offers significant visibility across the organization and the opportunity to help shape accounting processes, controls, systems, and reporting as the company continues to grow.

  • Ownership – At Quantum Space, you'll have the opportunity to build and strengthen the accounting infrastructure supporting some of the most innovative spacecraft and missions in the industry. This role offers significant visibility across the organization and the opportunity to help shape accounting processes, controls, systems, and reporting as the company continues to grow.
  • Innovation – At Quantum Space, you'll have the opportunity to build and strengthen the accounting infrastructure supporting some of the most innovative spacecraft and missions in the industry.
  • Impact – This role offers significant visibility across the organization and the opportunity to help shape accounting processes, controls, systems, and reporting as the company continues to grow.
  • Growth – This role offers significant visibility across the organization and the opportunity to help shape accounting processes, controls, systems, and reporting as the company continues to grow.
  • Compensation – Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, FSA, 401(k) matching, and equity participation.

Location: Rockville, Maryland

The salary range for this role is determined based on a variety of factors including work experience, education, technical expertise, certifications, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of Quantum Space's total compensation package.

Additional Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Apply now. Join us in building the next generation of spacecraft.

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