Observable Space
Controller
$200K–$250K
Los Angeles, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 24, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a controller-level leadership role.
About the job
The Corporate Controller leads Observable Space’s accounting function, owning financial close, audits, tax compliance, ERP implementation, and scalable financial controls and processes.
What you'll do
- Own monthly and quarterly close and consolidation, delivering US GAAP financials; lead external audits and tax compliance.
- Implement and optimize ERP and accounting processes, controls, and cross-functional finance initiatives.
- Build and mentor the accounting team and partner with FP&A, operations, program management, and leadership.
What they ask for
- CPA required.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a controller-level leadership role.
- Manufacturing or hardware accounting experience, including inventory, standard costing, BOMs, and WIP.
- Experience preparing a company for audits, including implementing ASC 606 Revenue Recognition.
Nice to have
- Public accounting background; hands-on ERP implementation experience.
- Government-contracting, project or cost accounting, space/aerospace/defense, or DCAA-compliant accounting experience.
Pay
$200K – $250K USD base salary
Tools
US GAAP, ERP, GL, AP, AR, ASC 606, FAR/DFARS, DCAA
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