Head of Accounting, Corporate Controller
Muon Space · San Jose, California, US
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Head of Accounting, Corporate Controller to lead Muon Space’s accounting organization and build the scalable finan...
Job description
About the Role We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Head of Accounting, Corporate Controller to lead Muon Space’s accounting organization and build the scalable financial foundation required to support rapid growth across commercial and government programs. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will own the company’s accounting strategy and execution, including financial close, external reporting, technical accounting, cost accounting, and internal controls. This is a highly visible leadership role partnering closely with cross-functional departments to ensure strong financial governance, disciplined program cost tracking, and audit-ready reporting in a complex, long-cycle industry. The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting expertise with strong leadership, keen attention to detail and a systems mindset to scale processes, teams, and infrastructure as the company grows. Responsibilities: Accounting and Controller Leadership: - Lead the accounting organization, setting strategy, operating cadence, and performance expectations across the team. - Own the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial state...