Controller / Director of Accounting

About the role

Kymeta is seeking a hands-on Controller / Director of Accounting to lead accounting and serve as a trusted partner to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This role is ideal for an experienced, high-potential accounting leader ready to broaden their capabilities through direct CFO mentorship. The Controller / Director of Accounting will lead core accounting operations while ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with applicable accounting standards. The role also involves translating financial results into actionable insights to support planning, forecasting, and business decision-making. We’re looking for a proven people leader with a strong ownership mentality who leads with urgency, sound judgment, and accountability. The ideal candidate is a CPA and former public accounting auditor who can challenge established processes constructively, drive continuous improvement, and develop a high-performing team. They thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborate effectively across functions, and bring the curiosity, adaptability, and initiative to grow into a broader finance leadership role. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general ledger, consolidation, accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory accounting, reconciliations, and the monthly and annual close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review financial statements, cash flow reporting, close analyses, and management reporting.
• Support reporting requirements for investors, the Board of Directors, and the Audit Committee.
• Research and document complex accounting matters, maintain accounting policies and internal controls, identify potential issues early, and drive timely resolution.
• Manage the external audit and coordinate tax compliance, R&D tax credits, statutory reporting, and relationships with external advisors.
• Partner with the CFO and relevant stakeholders on budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, operating metrics, variance analysis, and financial decision support while maintaining primary ownership of accounting.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Support finance-related ERP enhancements, including Oracle Fusion where applicable.
• Manage, coach, and develop accounting staff, establish clear expectations and accountability, and foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with Legal, HR, IT, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales Operations, and program teams to support business objectives and ensure sound financial processes.
• Analyze financial and operational issues, constructively challenge assumptions, communicate clear recommendations, and lead priority initiatives with limited direction.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of external audit experience with a top-six public accounting firm.
• Six or more years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including the required public accounting audit experience and demonstrated people-management experience.
• Strong command of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), technical accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, and external audit requirements.
• Experience supporting FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems; Oracle Fusion experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver accurate results under tight deadlines.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities for improvement, challenge existing processes constructively, and drive initiatives through completion.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in technology, advanced manufacturing, telecommunications, aerospace, or defense industries.
• Inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing accounting.
• Project accounting or contract accounting.
• Multi-entity operations and financial consolidation.
• ERP implementation, system enhancements, or finance transformation initiatives.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership on financial planning, operational performance, and business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university required.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.

Pay

Salary range: $170,000 – $210,000 base salary. Hiring at the maximum of the range would be atypical, to allow for future and continued salary growth. Compensation packages are based on factors including skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and geography. The total compensation package includes an annual target bonus of 10%, stock options, and benefits listed below. Internal equity of current team members is considered as part of any final offer.

Benefits

• Medical Plans: A choice between two competitive options
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Vision & Dental
• Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Paid Time Off: Exempt employees receive flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays per year; nonexempt employees receive 15 vacation days, 7 sick days, and 12 paid holidays per year