Assistant Controller Accounting

Our client, Galaxia Mission Systems, designs, builds, and operates advanced spacecraft and software-defined satellite platforms for commercial, government, and defense missions. From onboard autonomy and flight computing to communications systems and mission operations, Galaxia develops the technologies that enable the next generation of intelligent space infrastructure. Joining Galaxia means contributing directly to spacecraft that are designed, built, tested, and operated in Canada for customers around the world.

We are excited to partner with them as we look to bring an operational and hands-on accounting professional to their team in the role of Assistant Controller !

As Assistant Controller, you will work closely with the executive team to oversee all aspects of financial management, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and reporting. As an early-stage company scaling quickly, this role goes beyond traditional accounting — you will also play a key operational role in managing many of the company’s administrative functions as well as future growth and financing situations. You will help shape the financial and administrative controls of Galaxia while supporting its mission to deliver space-based intelligence at scale.

Develop and manage financial and administrative policies, procedures, and controls.
Manage day-to-day accounting operations to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting (AR, PR, Billing, Payroll and expense, etc.)
Prepare financial reports, reconcile accounts and sub-ledgers, monitor cash flow, and provide risk analysis.
Provide administrative support to the leadership team; vendor selection, contract management, pricing analysis, project cost analysis, proposal preparation, document management, insurance and legal, government funding, business intel and internal key metric reporting (operational and financial).
Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
Ensure tax compliance and coordinate with external auditors.
Identify and mitigate financial risks.
CPA designation.

• 5+ years of experience in progressive accounting roles, ideally with public accounting training.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, ERP systems and other accounting software.
• This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional looking to grow in a dynamic and innovative organization! If you have the drive, curiosity and a hunger to be part of a team building something big in space technology at home in Atlantic Canada, do not miss the chance to connect with our team to learn more.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “ Apply Now ” below.

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