Controller

About Us

Rangair is an innovative startup transforming public safety through an advanced airborne broadband network. Our drone-based service unifies teams with unwavering high-performance connectivity in remote wilderness areas. We use state of the art Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Radio Frequency (RF) technologies to connect our users to the Internet wherever they go. Our initial target users are wildland firefighters, and we plan to expand into other markets over time. When not responding to disasters, we also plan to offer UAS services to commercial clients, such as for utility line inspections.

We are currently in the R&D and product development phase, planning to launch production services this fall.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Part-Time Controller to join our team. In this role you will oversee and manage the financial operations of our growing startup. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, finance, startups, and experience working with government contracts and regulations.

Location: Hybrid in the Portland, OR Metro area (west-side / Beaverton)

Type: Part-time to start with likely opportunity for growth to full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate financial records, including GL, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR): Manage all aspects of AP and AR, ensuring on-time processing of invoices, payments, and collections.
• Government Accounting Practices: Ensure compliance with US federal regulations for contractors, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Project-Based Time Tracking: Implement and manage project-based time tracking systems to ensure accurate allocation of labor and resources.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present GAAP-compliant financial statements, budget reports, and other financial analyses to management.
• Audit Preparation: Coordinate and manage external audits if needed, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely payment of taxes and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns, collaborating with external tax professionals as needed.
• Financial Controls: Develop and implement robust financial controls to ensure the integrity of financial reporting and compliance with relevant federal contracting and other regulations.
• Policy Development: Develop and implement accounting and finance policies and procedures to support the company's growth while delivering an outstanding experience for customers and team members.
• Ad-Hoc Projects: Lead and execute on various finance and accounting projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Formal education in Accounting and/or Financial regulations required. CPA and/or CMA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and finance, with some experience in a controller or similar role. Startup and government contracting experience preferred.
• Understanding of US federal regulations for contractors, or ability to quickly get up to speed on them. Experience with SBIR-funded projects is a plus.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks), time-tracking tools, fixed-asset tracking, and the Microsoft Office365 Suite.
• Forward-thinking self-starter, looking ahead to our future needs
• Resourceful and adaptable, thriving in the uncertainty and multiple-hats environment of early-stage startups
• Excellent skills in analysis, judgement, organization, customer service, and team collaboration
• Outstanding integrity and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

In this role you’ll be a key member of our initial team, crafting and setting in motion the systems and processes that will enable us to scale into a profitable and successful business.

This is initially a part-time position with flexible hours and future opportunity to grow. There will likely be a month or two of heavier workload to start while you get systems and procedures established, then a varying workload in the future as reporting needs and projects vary and grow over time. As an early-stage startup our benefits will initially be limited to those required by Oregon law. However we plan to add additional benefits for full-time employees later in the year, which could become applicable to this role if it moves to full-time.

Rangair is an equal opportunity employer.