Controller

• Government Compliance (FAR/DFARS): Establish and maintain accounting policies that comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

for federal contracts and grants.

• Audit Readiness: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing annual financial statement audits, DCAA/DCMA government audits, and tax filings with zero material weaknesses.
• Export & Security Oversight: Partner with Legal and Compliance to enforce strict controls surrounding ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) within financial transactions and vendor networks.
• Tax & Statutory Reporting: Oversee local, state, federal, and international tax compliance, including R&D tax credit studies to maximize cash recovery on engineering innovations.

• Internal Controls & Risk Management: Design, implement, and maintain rigorous internal financial controls, approval matrices, and fraud-prevention frameworks across all departments.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as a trusted financial advisor to VP of Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams—demystifying budget metrics and driving a culture of fiscal responsibility among technical teams.
• Team Scaling: Hire, mentor, and build an exceptional accounting team (Senior Accountants, AP/AR, Payroll, and Cost Accounting specialists) as Star Catcher scales towards full operational deployment.

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3+ years as an Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Controller within the aerospace, defense, deep-tech, hardware manufacturing, or complex technology sectors.
• Technical Credentials: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required. Active proficiency in US GAAP, inventory accounting, and specialized hardware/R&D cost accounting.
• Regulatory Expertise: Working knowledge of US government contracting accounting standards (FAR/DFARS), government billing, and audit prep (DCAA).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
• Systems Proficiency: Hands-on experience implementing or managing enterprise-grade ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, ERPAG) tailored for manufacturing/inventory tracking.

• Prior experience navigating the financial and inventory complexities of the commercial space sector, defense contracting, or high-capital hardware manufacturing.
• Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional equivalent) combined with hands-on startup / high-growth corporate experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build financial operations from scratch in a fast-paced environment where hardware timelines and engineering requirements evolve rapidly.

Help us deploy and scale space infrastructure that will drive our utilization of space forward!

We offer a highly competitive benefits package including access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, and paid parental leave, in addition to other benefits.

Star Catcher is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Star Catcher is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Star Catcher are contingent upon results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.

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.

of State.