Vice President Controller
HybridMcLean, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct monthly managerial and quarterly/annual SEC/CSA financial closes across US, Canadian, and Luxembourg entities, reporting in CAD, USD, and EUR. Lead SEC periodic filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and SEDAR+ equivalents while designing and implementing SOX-compliant internal controls as an EGC. Perform technical accounting research for ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 842 leases, and ASC 815/480 derivatives, coordinating with external auditors on PCAOB-registered annual audits. Manage ERP implementation and optimization, prepare materials for Board and Audit Committee reporting, and draft MD&A. This foundational hire builds the finance function for NorthStar Earth & Space's transition to a dual-listed public company on NYSE and TSX, supporting operations across three jurisdictions.
Required Qualifications
- CPA
- 10+ years of experience
- Meaningful time in or supporting SEC-reporting public companies
- Demonstrated fluency with US GAAP technical accounting
- ASC 606 for complex revenue contracts
- Government contract and/or SaaS/services revenue experience
- Located in or able to commute to Westchester County, NY; Fairfield County, CT; or Litchfield County, CT
- Self-starter who can manage in a hybrid remote position
- Utilize ERP, third-party and AI tools to structure an efficient and effective accounting function across multiple geographies
- Managerial experience with 2-3 direct reports located in Canada and Luxembourg
Desired Qualifications
- Big 5 or national firm public accounting background
- Experience with dual-listed, multi-currency, or multi-jurisdiction reporting environments
- Familiarity with SPAC/deSPAC transaction mechanics and first-year public company build-out
- ERP implementation experience
- Integration of Human Resources, Payroll and expense tracking systems into the overall ERP accounting environment
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a lean team with high ownership
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