Financial Controller

Job description

PlaneWave Instruments is an innovative engineering and manufacturing company producing world-class telescopes and gimbals for space observation. Our customers are on the cutting edge of science, space domain awareness, aerospace, defense, and astronomy observation and imaging. We design and manufacture in the United States for shipment around the world, and our business is growing.

To help us innovate, grow, and scale efficiently PlaneWave is seeking a controller to support our operations. If you are a high performer with a passion for excellence and an interest in being a part of the fast-growing space economy, we’d like to talk with you.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a strong background in accounting in a manufacturing and global sales environment at a controller level
• Have a clear history of making a positive impact and delivering results
• Be a proven leader, collaborator, and developer of people and teams.
• Have demonstrated the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, innovative environment
• Have experience in Global Shop (our ERP) - this is a plus, but not a requirement.

Objectives for this role:

• Ensure a robust and efficient operating and business controls environment for the company and that all work is compliant with GAAP, relevant federal/state/local/international laws and guidelines, and applicable best practices.
• Accounting processes, tools, and systems
• Banking, cash management, and expense management
• Spend and approval policies
• Journal entry and G/L management
• Audits of 401k and Insurance data
• Ensure timely delivery of accurate financial reports at monthly close, in accordance with GAAP, relevant federal/state/local laws and guidelines, and applicable best practices.
• Oversee the Chart of Accounts
• Ensure timely and accurate state/local/federal and where needed international tax filings, working with appropriate 3rd party partners to complete the filings.
• Financial modeling and budget creation
• Maintain appropriate documentation and records for all work, in accordance with GAAP, laws/requirements, and best practices.
• As required, develop and maintain reporting to inform business action, including budget/variance, inventory management, etc
• Lead and develop the team and the accounting function

Pay:

• Competitive, based on experience

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Stock options may be available
• STD
• LTD

Physical Setting:

• Office: Full-time at site in Adrian Michigan preferred, but remote with travel (min 1-2 weeks/month) may be available to highly qualified candidates with a history of success in hybrid work environments

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8-hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Adrian, MI 49221: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person