Controller

Power the future of Space at Star Catcher Star Catcher is powering the future of space by building the world’s first orbital energy grid: the Star Catcher Network. Spacecraft connect into the Star Catcher Network and receive conditioned energy via their existing solar arrays, requiring no retrofit to utilize the first true space-based infrastructure. The Star Catcher Network provides power as needed from tens of Watts to tens of thousands of Watts at concentrations from fractions of a Sun of flux to ten Suns of flux. The Star Catcher Network enables More Uptime, More Bandwidth, and More Mission. Join our team of experienced and passionate space innovators driven to transform and expand humanity’s utilization of space. The creation of space-based power infrastructure is as impactful for space missions in the 2020’s and 2030’s as the advent of low-cost launch services was in the 2010’s. We seek individuals who share our passion for enabling people to do more in space and are not afraid to get their hands dirty to make our vision of the future reality. Star Catcher Industries, Inc. , located in Jacksonville, FL , ishiring a Controller to lead our day-to-day accounting operations and build the financial systems required for our next phase of growth. This role bridges technical operations and corporate finance, transforming complex manufacturing, procurement, and capital expenditure activities into structured financial records and insights. Working closely with executive leadership, you will oversee general ledger management, cost accounting, tax compliance, and external audits. You will establish the internal controls, reporting routines, and ERP infrastructure that ensure financial transparency, capital efficiency, and regulatory compliance across all departments. Responsibilities Financial Operations, Closing & Systems Core Accounting Ownership: Lead and manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes, ensuring general ledger integrity, revenue recognition, and GAAP compliance. Cost Accounting & Hardware Tracking: Implement and refine robust job-costing and inventory accounting models capable of tracking complex R&D, payload assembly, solar-array manufacturing, supply chain, and launch service commitments. ERP Implementation & Optimization: Oversee the migration, scaling, and daily operations of modern ERP and financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar) integrated with inventory, procurement, and HRIS platforms. Treasury & Cash Management: Manage daily cash flow, working capital, vendor payments, and banking relationships to optimize liquidity and capital efficiency across long lead-time aerospace hardware cycles. Audit, Tax & Government Contracting Compliance Government Compliance (FAR/DFARS): Establish and maintain accounting policies that comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements 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. Minimum Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications 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. Department of State. #J-18808-Ljbffr