Controller - Corporate Accounting

Solaero Technologies Corp - Long Beach, CA

Full-time - Senior

Long Beach, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Corporate Controller at Rocket Lab will be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing effective accounting strategies and policies in compliance with regulations and industry trends. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, and tax provisions, while also providing technical expertise in complex accounting standards. The position is crucial for supporting the company's financial integrity and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement effective accounting strategies, policies and procedures.
• Provide and develop in-house technical expertise in the research, interpretation and implementation of complex accounting standards.
• Develop and monitor effective internal controls for the global Finance organization.
• Lead and coordinate the preparation of all aspects of management financial reporting and potentially future SEC reporting.
• Oversee and coordinate the information requirements and analysis needed to support the company's external auditor's audits and reviews.
• Manage and coordinate the preparation of the company's income tax provisions.
• Provide oversight and review of financial analyses of strategic initiatives and product development projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• CPA licensed with a bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance.
• 15+ years' experience in accounting, with some experience in a management role.
• 3+ years of public accounting or consulting work experience, which can include 2 years of corporate accounting work experience.
• Knowledge of ASC 606.
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions.

Nice-to-haves

• Accounting degree.
• CPA would be nice.
• Experience in public accounting, not necessarily a long tenure.
• Controller or Assistant Controller experience.
• 10 years total experience, likely more.
• Some M&A experience (Due diligence / integration).
• Some SOX experience.

Benefits

• Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Discounted employee stock purchase program.
• Subsidized EV charging stations.
• Onsite gym, food and drinks, childcare concierge, and other discounts.