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Northwood · 9 hours ago

Controller

Torrance, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company focused on connecting space and Earth. They are seeking a Controller to serve as the financial backbone of the organization, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution while managing core accounting operations and building a finance team.

Satellite Communication

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the in-house transition of accounting functions (monthly close, AP/AR, payroll management, revenue recognition & cost accounting systems design)

Build and oversee the company’s financial infrastructure, implement functional accounting strategies, reporting frameworks, and internal controls

Partner with leadership on business planning, capital strategy, and operational decision-making

Provide timely and insightful financial reporting to executives, board members, and investors

Establish and champion company-wide financial controls that promote financial discipline and responsible spending

Play a leadership role in shaping the company’s culture around cost-awareness and ROI-driven decision-making

Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team as the company scales

Evaluate and implement financial systems and tools that enable growth and efficiency

Support external audits, tax filings, and investor reporting

Process vendor invoices, match POs to receipts, ensure proper coding of expenses and ensure timely payments

Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies

Manage expense reimbursements and corporate credit card reconciliations

Maintain accurate AP records and ensure compliance with internal controls

Assist in maintaining the vendor master file, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with tax requirements (e.g., W-9s, 1099s)

Prepare AP aging reports and other financial reports for review by management

Generate, track and send customer invoices in alignment with contracts

Monitor collections, follow up on outstanding balances, and support cash flow forecasting

Reconcile AR accounts and resolve billing disputes

Partner with sales and operations to ensure accurate billing information

Prepare AR aging reports and other financial reports to estimate cash inflows

Support liquidity and cash flow planning, analyze variances between forecasted and actual receipts

Qualification

AccountingFinancial ReportingGAAPAccounting SoftwareSQLCPATeam DevelopmentLeadershipDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (CPA or CMA a plus)

9+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including prior controller or senior accounting role

Experience in a start-up or manufacturing environment strongly preferred

Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite or similar)

Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, ASC 606 and internal controls

Hands-on and detail-oriented, with willingness to handle transactional tasks as well as strategic projects

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Prior experience in the aerospace, satellite, telecommunications, or defense industries

Proficient in SQL or other data tools for supplier and quality analytics

Startup or fast-paced environment experience a plus

Company

Northwood

Northwood was founded by Bridgit Mendler, Griffin Cleverly, and Shaurya Luthra with the mission to expand access to space by transforming satellite backhaul infrastructure.

Founded in 2023

Torrance, California, USA

11-50 employees