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EOI Space

Real-time 15 cm satellite imagery provider

Controller and Director of Finance

Financial Accounting +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLafayette, CO, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A CPA certification is required; audit experience is preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required.
  • At least 8 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including 3–4 years in a controller, accounting manager, or comparable leadership role, is required.
  • Prior experience as a Director or Controller in a manufacturing, hardware, or other hands-on operational environment is required; aerospace or defense experience is a plus.
  • Hands-on manufacturing accounting experience is required, including inventory valuation methods such as FIFO, weighted average, and standard costing; landed cost accounting; and production work order systems.
  • Strong expertise in inventory management controls, physical inventory procedures, cycle counting, and reconciliation to the general ledger is required.
  • Experience establishing or improving Procure-To-Pay, Fixed Assets, and manufacturing accounting processes is required.
  • Experience managing accounting teams and mentoring junior staff is required.
  • Deep expertise in general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, and month-end and quarter-end close processes is required.
  • Hands-on financial planning and analysis experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, is required.
  • Strong experience with ERP systems is required; NetSuite or another first-tier ERP is strongly preferred.
  • Advanced Excel skills and the ability to use AI and data tools for analysis and reporting are required.
  • A strong understanding of accounting controls, audit requirements, GAAP compliance, and manufacturing accounting standards, along with experience supporting external audits, is required.
  • The candidate must be able to communicate and influence cross-functional partners and present financial information to non-financial audiences.
  • The candidate must balance hands-on execution with big-picture thinking and be comfortable working in a fast-paced scaling environment with ambiguity and changing priorities.
  • The role requires sitting and standing in a normal office environment, using office equipment such as a computer and telephone, and potentially viewing computer screens for prolonged periods.
  • The role requires prioritizing competing activities, working independently with sound judgment, maintaining productivity, and engaging in elevated levels of electronic and telephone communication.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the accounting team, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and performance management across accounting and FP&A functions.
  • Own FP&A, including budget development, monthly and quarterly forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic financial modeling to support executive decision-making and capital planning.
  • Direct accounting operations in partnership with Kruze Consulting, ensuring accurate monthly and quarterly close, full documentation, strong controls, and timely financial reporting.
  • Assess activities managed by third-party firms and identify opportunities to insource, automate, or optimize them based on cost, quality, and strategic fit; evaluate and recommend accounting service providers as organizational needs evolve.
  • Lead process improvement and controls initiatives for Procure-To-Pay, Fixed Assets management, and Inventory Control and Reporting, including physical audits and reconciliations to the general ledger.
  • Own manufacturing accounting operations, including inventory valuation, physical inventory controls and cycle counting, production work order accounting for flight satellites and custom tools, and cost variance analysis.
  • Lead accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and forecasting processes; ensure payroll is processed accurately and in accordance with company policies.
  • Own tax planning and strategy partnerships with Kruze Consulting, including quarterly tax planning, R&D credit identification, equity accounting, and audit support.
  • Manage equity reconciliation between Carta and NetSuite, ensuring cap table activity, stock issuances, and equity accounting are accurately and promptly reflected in financial records.
  • Create and deliver financial reports and analysis for the executive team, board, and investors; prepare materials supporting Series B fundraising, particularly manufacturing cost analysis and inventory valuation disclosures.
  • Design and implement financial controls, processes, and systems to support company scaling; drive efficiency and accuracy improvements across accounting and FP&A.
  • Serve as the primary interface with Kruze Consulting and external auditors; coordinate third-party accounting and tax relationships and ensure audit readiness and GAAP compliance.
  • Maintain audit readiness through documentation, controls, and responses to audit information requests, with emphasis on manufacturing accounting, inventory controls, and cost allocation methods.
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, and HR on financial analysis, headcount planning, cost management, project accounting, and production work order tracking.
  • Stay current with accounting standards, tax regulations, and industry best practices relevant to aerospace and software-enabled companies, including manufacturing cost accounting and inventory valuation standards.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Audit experience is preferred.
  • Aerospace or defense experience is a plus.
  • A background working with growth-stage venture-backed companies through Series A or B fundraising rounds is highly preferred.
  • Experience with cost accounting, standard costing, or activity-based costing in manufacturing or project-based environments is highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with R&D tax credits, stock-based compensation accounting, or other startup-relevant accounting topics is highly preferred.
  • Prior experience with satellite, aerospace, or defense contractor accounting is highly preferred.
  • Prior experience partnering with third-party accounting firms or outsourced finance teams is highly preferred.
  • Experience with equity management platforms such as Carta and cap table management is highly preferred.
  • A drive to build and maintain scalable, sustainable processes is highly preferred.

About the Company

EOI Space

Real-time 15 cm satellite imagery provider

EOI Space provides high-resolution satellite imagery and real-time global monitoring for geospatial data. It operates a 60-satellite constellation that scans over 10,000 areas of interest each day, delivering 15 cm resolution data with minimal latency thanks to onboard supercomputing. The company distinguishes itself through frequent, detailed imagery and fast delivery enabled by agile orbits from a patented propulsion system and onboard processing, compared with other providers. Its goal is to equip government agencies, environmental groups, and commercial clients with precise, timely geospatial data to support decision-making and monitoring.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$27.1M
Headquarters
Lafayette, LA
Founded
2017

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