Controller

SUMMARY:

The Controller is responsible for the financial management, reporting, compliance, and accounting operations supporting Seemann Composites, LLC, a Karman Holdings company. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and full compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and applicable federal contractor regulatory requirements within an aerospace and defense manufacturing environment.

Reporting to executive leadership and partnering closely with Corporate Finance, this position supports operational performance, financial transparency, government contract compliance, and scalable growth while maintaining alignment with public company reporting standards and corporate governance expectations.

ABOUT US:

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Reporting, Compliance & Government Contract Accounting

• Oversee preparation, accuracy, and timely submission of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, corporate reporting standards, and public company requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control requirements, including documentation, testing, remediation, and monitoring of financial controls.
• Maintain compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and applicable government contracting requirements.
• Support Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits, incurred cost submissions, forward pricing rate proposals, and related audit inquiries.
• Ensure accounting practices support government contract cost allowability, allocability, and consistency requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and coordinate internal and external audits.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning activities aligned with operational and corporate objectives.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets, contracts, and forecasts, providing variance analysis and actionable insights.
• Develop financial models supporting capital investment, pricing strategies, contract profitability, and operational planning.

Internal Controls, SOX & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls safeguarding company assets and ensuring financial accuracy.
• Support SOX compliance activities including risk assessments, control design evaluation, documentation, and remediation.
• Identify financial, operational, and regulatory risks, implementing mitigation strategies aligned with corporate governance standards.
• Ensure financial processes meet both public company and federal contractor compliance expectations.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide leadership and oversight to accounting and finance functions while partnering closely with HR, Supply Chain, Contracts, Operations, and Corporate Finance.
• Support cross-functional collaboration to ensure financial systems align with operational execution, contract requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, process discipline, and continuous improvement.

Cash Flow, Treasury & Financial Operations

• Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital optimization, and liquidity management.
• Manage banking relationships, financing arrangements, and treasury operations in alignment with corporate policies.
• Ensure financial infrastructure supports operational scalability and government program execution.

Strategic Financial Support & Corporate Integration

• Provide financial insights supporting executive decision-making, operational improvements, and strategic initiatives.
• Support acquisition integration, corporate reporting alignment, and financial system harmonization.
• Participate in strategic planning, contract pricing strategy, and financial risk assessment activities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA strongly preferred; MBA desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience in GAAP reporting, SOX compliance, and federal contractor accounting environments required.
• Experience with DCAA audits, CAS compliance, FAR/DFARS regulations, or similar government contracting frameworks strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing, aerospace, or defense industry experience preferred.
• ERP system experience strongly preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen

Core Competencies

• GAAP, SOX, CAS, and government contract compliance expertise
• DCAA audit readiness and federal contractor accounting
• Financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Internal controls and corporate governance
• Cost accounting and contract financial management
• Risk management and regulatory awareness
• ERP and financial systems proficiency
• Leadership and cross-functional collaboration

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.