Senior Controller

The Opportunity

Skyways is preparing for its first institutional audit. As Controller, you'll own all accounting operations end to end: month-end close, technical accounting, audit delivery, policy administration, and scoping our ERP migration. This is a hands-on builder role: you'll be in the GL from day one, designing the systems that take us from this funding round to the next and beyond. You'll report to the VP of Finance and partner closely with the CEO, our audit firm, and leadership across Manufacturing, Engineering, and Commercial.

What You'll Do:

Own month-end close end to end, deliver a board-ready close package by Day 10, and lead technical accounting across ASC 606 (multi-stream revenue), ASC 842, and ASC 718

Lead our first institutional audit and build the systems to scale us to public company audit readiness

Administer and build out Skyways' finance policies: spend, T&E, revenue recognition, capitalization, lease accounting, internal controls

Lead the ERP selection and implementation to replace QuickBooks, redesigning our chart of accounts and finance architecture for scale

Build the accounting team; partner with our outsourced tax counsel, and auditors

Partner with the VP of Finance on capital structure and treasury operations

What You'll Bring:

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or Big 4 Senior Manager experience

Lived through at least one institutional audit cycle, with strong technical accounting depth in ASC 606 and ASC 842

ERP implementation experience (as lead, participant, or consultant)

Hands-on disposition, comfortable in the GL on Monday and in front of the CEO on Tuesday

Direct, low-ego, high-ownership style; signal over noise

Bonus Points:

Active or inactive CPA

Public accounting foundation (Big 4 or top-tier regional)

Manufacturing, hardware, aerospace, or government contracting experience

Start up fundraising or pre-IPO experience

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Due to U.S. government contract requirements, this role is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations.

Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.