NPAworldwide
Controller - Advanced Manufacturing
NPAworldwide, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Founding Corporate Controller
Location:
El Segundo, CA (Onsite, 5 days/week)
Compensation:
$175,000 - $250,000 base salary + equity
About the Company:
A venture‑backed aerospace manufacturing startup is rebuilding the middle layer of the aerospace supply chain by designing new hardware that flies on today’s aircraft. The company has raised $76.5M from leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and Caffeinated Capital. The team is ~16 people, growing quickly, and highly acquisitive – rolling up specialized manufacturers and component suppliers.
Opportunity Role Overview:
This is the company’s first Controller role. You will own the accounting and reporting function for the parent company and its acquired subsidiaries, leading the company toward audit readiness, professionalizing consolidation, and resolving inventory accounting issues.
Will report to the Head of Finance and work closely with the CEO and COO.
What You’ll Do Audit Readiness & Compliance
Lead the effort to get the company audit‑ready at both the parent and subsidiary level.
Design and implement accounting policies, documentation standards, and support needed for a successful first external audit.
Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors once engaged.
Consolidation & Reporting
Take ownership of consolidating subsidiary financials into the parent (currently done in Excel).
Select, implement, and own an appropriate consolidation system to replace Excel as the company scales.
Deliver accurate and timely consolidated financial statements and reporting packages to leadership and investors.
Subsidiary Accounting & Clean‑Up
Assess newly acquired subsidiaries accounting practices, focusing on inventory and cost accounting.
Identify deficiencies, design remediation plans, and oversee implementation to bring each acquired company up to standard.
Partner with subsidiary teams and external accountants to ensure consistent policies and processes across the platform.
Processes, Controls & Policies
Own the accounting and reporting domain for the parent and all acquired companies.
Implement proper accounting processes and procedures (month‑end close, reconciliations, documentation).
Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies appropriate for a rapidly growing, acquisitive manufacturing business.
Oversee and direct offshore bookkeeping resources handling day‑to‑day transactional accounting.
Optional Strategic Involvement
Contribute to financial models and forecasting, scenario planning, and capital allocation discussions (if bandwidth allows).
Qualifications
CPA
Big 4 or top‑tier audit firm experience (audit background is a must‑have for screening).
Manufacturing accounting experience, with deep, hands‑on knowledge of inventory accounting (costing, WIP, variances).
Demonstrated consolidation experience – either auditing consolidated statements for acquisitive businesses or working in‑house on consolidation and integration of multiple subsidiaries.
Experience with at least one accounting ERP; able to learn new systems quickly.
Strong Excel skills and comfort working in an environment where consolidation is currently Excel‑based while systems upgrade.
5+ years progressive accounting experience (including audit) with a track record of high performance.
Willing and able to work 5 days per week onsite in El Segundo, CA.
Compensation & Benefits Base Salary:
$175,000 – $250,000
Equity:
Competitive equity grant as part of total compensation.
Relocation:
Full relocation costs for strong candidates; otherwise a stipend of approximately $5,000.
Annual Salary; Currency: USD
Salary Min: $175,000; Salary Max: $250,000
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El Segundo, CA (Onsite, 5 days/week)
Compensation:
$175,000 - $250,000 base salary + equity
About the Company:
A venture‑backed aerospace manufacturing startup is rebuilding the middle layer of the aerospace supply chain by designing new hardware that flies on today’s aircraft. The company has raised $76.5M from leading investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and Caffeinated Capital. The team is ~16 people, growing quickly, and highly acquisitive – rolling up specialized manufacturers and component suppliers.
Opportunity Role Overview:
This is the company’s first Controller role. You will own the accounting and reporting function for the parent company and its acquired subsidiaries, leading the company toward audit readiness, professionalizing consolidation, and resolving inventory accounting issues.
Will report to the Head of Finance and work closely with the CEO and COO.
What You’ll Do Audit Readiness & Compliance
Lead the effort to get the company audit‑ready at both the parent and subsidiary level.
Design and implement accounting policies, documentation standards, and support needed for a successful first external audit.
Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors once engaged.
Consolidation & Reporting
Take ownership of consolidating subsidiary financials into the parent (currently done in Excel).
Select, implement, and own an appropriate consolidation system to replace Excel as the company scales.
Deliver accurate and timely consolidated financial statements and reporting packages to leadership and investors.
Subsidiary Accounting & Clean‑Up
Assess newly acquired subsidiaries accounting practices, focusing on inventory and cost accounting.
Identify deficiencies, design remediation plans, and oversee implementation to bring each acquired company up to standard.
Partner with subsidiary teams and external accountants to ensure consistent policies and processes across the platform.
Processes, Controls & Policies
Own the accounting and reporting domain for the parent and all acquired companies.
Implement proper accounting processes and procedures (month‑end close, reconciliations, documentation).
Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies appropriate for a rapidly growing, acquisitive manufacturing business.
Oversee and direct offshore bookkeeping resources handling day‑to‑day transactional accounting.
Optional Strategic Involvement
Contribute to financial models and forecasting, scenario planning, and capital allocation discussions (if bandwidth allows).
Qualifications
CPA
Big 4 or top‑tier audit firm experience (audit background is a must‑have for screening).
Manufacturing accounting experience, with deep, hands‑on knowledge of inventory accounting (costing, WIP, variances).
Demonstrated consolidation experience – either auditing consolidated statements for acquisitive businesses or working in‑house on consolidation and integration of multiple subsidiaries.
Experience with at least one accounting ERP; able to learn new systems quickly.
Strong Excel skills and comfort working in an environment where consolidation is currently Excel‑based while systems upgrade.
5+ years progressive accounting experience (including audit) with a track record of high performance.
Willing and able to work 5 days per week onsite in El Segundo, CA.
Compensation & Benefits Base Salary:
$175,000 – $250,000
Equity:
Competitive equity grant as part of total compensation.
Relocation:
Full relocation costs for strong candidates; otherwise a stipend of approximately $5,000.
Annual Salary; Currency: USD
Salary Min: $175,000; Salary Max: $250,000
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