NODA AI

Controller

Austin · Contract

No sponsorshipDetected 85 days ago

RESTCybersecurityFinancial AnalysisAccountingExcelFP&AAuditingERPAR/VRLeadershipGAAPFinancial ReportingInternal AuditNetSuite

About the role

We are seeking a Controller to build and lead NODA's accounting and financial operations function from the ground up.
This is a 0-to-1 role: you will own the general ledger, the close, the audit, the indirect rate structure, and the systems that make a defense technology company financially scalable from Series A through Series B and beyond.
You will work directly with the founding team and finance leadership to stand up the infrastructure required to operate as a federal contractor - DCAA-compliant accounting, FAR-aligned indirect rate pools, audit-ready records, and the billing and reporting rhythm that government contracts demand.

Own day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll integration, and month-end close
Manage external relationships with auditors, tax preparers, banking partners, and outsourced accounting providers as the function transitions in-house
Stand up and maintain a DCAA-compliant accounting system, including timekeeping, labor distribution, and indirect cost allocation
Support pre-award accounting system reviews, DCAA audits, and contract-specific compliance requirements
Partner with contracts and program teams on contract setup, billing, and revenue recognition across cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, OTA, and SBIR vehicles
Lead preparation for the company's first external audit and own audit readiness as the company scales toward Series B

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a foundation in Big 4 audit
Direct experience with government contract accounting, including DCAA-compliant systems, indirect rate development, and incurred cost submissions
Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS
Experience owning month-end close and producing GAAP financial statements
Proficiency with modern accounting and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Unanet, Deltek Costpoint, or comparable)
U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a security clearance
U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance
Build and maintain the chart of accounts, indirect cost pools, and cost structure required for government contracting
Develop and submit provisional billing rates, incurred cost submissions (ICE), and forward pricing rate proposals as required

Big 4 audit experience with a defense, aerospace, or government contracting client portfolio
Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience at a venture-backed defense technology company
Hands-on experience standing up a DCAA-compliant accounting system from scratch
Experience with revenue recognition under ASC 606 in a mixed commercial and government environment
Prior military, government, or defense industry experience
Existing security clearance
Comfortable owning ambiguity: writing the policy, selecting the system, and standing up the process where none exists
High attention to detail without losing sight of strategic priorities

Builder's mindset with the discipline to operate inside the rules that govern federal contracting
Strong technical accounting foundation paired with the judgment to make practical calls in a fast-moving environment

Mission-driven and motivated by the work NODA is doing for national security customers

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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