Assistant Controller

About Epirus

Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.  

Job Summary: Eprius is hiring an Assistant Controller to supervise the day-to-day activities of the Accounting and Accounts Payable team, assume responsibility for a smooth monthly financial close, and work with the Controller and CFO in further designing and building our accounting and finance organization as the company continues to scale.  

The Assistant Controller will work closely with, and report to, the Controller while also interacting regularly with other members of company leadership.

Responsibilities: 

Epirus is a high-growth company that requires creative yet organized thinking with an eye toward building processes that scale with the company.  This requires enthusiasm and energy, organized and systematic thinking, efficiency in action, attention to detail, and collegiality to work across departments and functions.  The Assistant Controller will have managerial responsibilities and will be expected to inspire and lead a team.  He or she will need to have strong oral and written communication skills, be creative and adaptive in a complex growth environment, and understand the importance of leading by educating others on how and why things are done.  

Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and management support to the accounting and A/P team
• Manage a timely monthly close process, including reviewing/posting timesheets/payroll, A/R, journal entries, bank reconciliations, cost reports, invoicing and revenue recognition, and preparation of financial reports consistent with GAAP accounting standards
• In coordination with the Controller, administer and/or oversee payroll, A/R, tax reporting, and employee option exercise administration
• Further develop processes and frameworks to improve financial and regulatory risk management and compliance across the enterprise
• Work closely with the FP&A team in developing scalable solutions for accounting data generation and analysis
• Deliver financial diligence and analysis in support of Company financing transactions, including maintaining strong, positive relationships with the Company’s financing partners
• Advise the CFO, Controller, and FP&A team on business and financial planning
• Provide strategic recommendations to the Controller and executive team
• Support external financial and government audits

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant discipline
• U.S. Government contract experience (FAR/DFARS)
• 10+ years of accounting experience with financial close activities, generating financial statements, and experience with GAAP financial statement audits
• Prior accounting supervisory experience
• Strong oral and written communication and organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Attentive to detail with pride in work quality

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• CPA
• Experience with manufacturing and cost accounting
• Familiarity with Oracle Fusion ERP
• Familiarity with DCAA audit expectations and support
• Familiarity with Incurred Cost Submissions (ICE Model)
• Experience with international subsidiaries reporting to U.S. parent
• Experience with consolidations
• Experience with M&A activity

Additional Information

• This position is a hybrid role, though the candidate is expected to be in the office at least three days a week
  Periodic travel may be required 

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: 

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.