Skyways

Senior Controller

Skyways$120K — $145K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including previous Controller or Big 4 Senior Manager roles.
  • Experience with institutional audits and proficiency in ASC 606 and ASC 842.
  • Strong ERP implementation experience, with a focus on scaling operations.
  • Hands-on approach with the ability to navigate both day-to-day accounting and high-level strategic discussions.
  • A direct, low-ego personality demonstrating high ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Own the entire month-end close process and deliver a board-ready close package by Day 10.
  • Lead and execute the first institutional audit, preparing the company for public company audit readiness.
  • Administer and develop comprehensive finance policies related to spending, revenue recognition, and internal controls.
  • Drive the selection and implementation of a new ERP system, enhancing financial architecture for future scalability.
  • Build and lead the accounting team while collaborating closely with outsourced tax counsel and auditors.
  • Partner with the VP of Finance on matters concerning capital structure and treasury operations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead critical accounting operations and institutional audit preparations.
  • Engage directly with executive leadership while shaping financial strategies.
  • Play a key role in structuring and scaling the accounting team for future growth.
  • Influence the migration to a robust ERP system tailored for the company's needs.
  • Be part of a mission-driven environment with substantial growth potential.
Full Job Description
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


$120,000 - $145,000 a year

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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.

About Skyways

Skyways is a French transportation and logistics company that specializes in express delivery services. The company offers a range of services including same-day delivery, next-day delivery, and international delivery. Skyways serves customers in a variety of industries including healthcare, retail, and e-commerce. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
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Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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