The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America (Amca) is modernizing the critical component supply chain in aerospace and defense. We develop, manufacture, and certify new engineered parts to solve flight-critical quality issues and win preferred status on emerging programs and missions. We recently acquired our first target, Electro-Mech Components, and are actively sourcing additional targets. We are backed by top venture capital firms (the earliest investors in SpaceX, Anduril and Hadrian, including Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz) and are recruiting our early team.

Title: Controller

Reports to: Matt Soulas (Head of Finance)

Summary: Our Controller will rapidly improve financial reporting and operational tracking of all Amca acquisitions, producing and delivering data that will drive real-time decision-making and rapid operational improvement.

KEY ATTRIBUTES / QUALIFICATIONS

• Expert in accounting, bookkeeping, financial statement reporting, financial and data analysis, networking capital management, audit, tax, payroll and compliance

• CPA with strong proficiency in U.S. GAAP accounting, with ability to connect accounting principles to economic insights

• Must be proficient in Excel, QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, and other ERP systems

• Ability to synthesize data, draw key conclusions, and aid in key decisions

• Thorough understanding of accounting for manufacturing-based business – prior experience in aerospace and defense is a plus

• Humble attitude, relentless work ethic, and passion for solving problems

• Familiar with cost accounting and inventory management

• Experience in systems implementations

• Communication skills:

  • Quick on their feet

  • Clear and succinct

  • Distill and explain complex concepts

  • Thoughtfully convicted and decisive

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ability to own financial reporting (US GAAP), for Amca and acquired companies, with ability to use QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online (and ERPs such as NetSuite); candidate will aid in transitioning acquired companies from Desktop to Online and automating processes (payroll, invoices, payables, taxes, etc.)

2. Amca will be acquiring small-scale companies with poor financial reporting and operational tracking. Candidate must have the ability to identify deficiencies and implement solutions

3. Involved in most operational finance workstreams, including net working capital management, budget tracking, RFQ / PO / sales tracking, KPI aggregation and analysis, payroll, daily / weekly cash reconciliation, tax, and more

4. Implement an accounting infrastructure that consolidates multiple entities and can seamlessly integrate new acquisitions

5. Assist in development of financial models, forecasting, scenario planning, and capital allocation

6. Implement proper accounting processes and procedures, with ability to get Amca audit-ready

7. Develop and maintain internal controls and policies to ensure compliance and data integrity

8. Partner with Head of Finance to evaluate and implement finance systems and automation tools

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

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