Job: Controller

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $110,000-$140,000/yr.

Location: Penrose, CO.

Job Description:

Estes Energetics, along with its subsidiary Goex Industries, is an American manufacturer of black powder, chemicals, and rocket motors. Our agile and experienced team is proud to make products that support the Department of Defense, strengthen domestic production, preserve history, serve hunting and shooting sports enthusiasts, and ignite a passion for rocketry in our youth. Whether we’re performing research into energetic materials and products, or standing up American-made production, count on us to find a solution. 

Summary

Estes Energetics is seeking an experienced Controller for a hybrid role supporting both operational and strategic initiatives. This position will oversee all financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. As the company's first financial leader, the Controller will help establish financial processes and controls and serve as a key partner in shaping the company’s strategic growth. The ideal candidate is a proactive, adaptable leader capable of working independently and collaboratively at the executive level.

Essential Functions

• Model the company values.
• Perform financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Manage financial, management, and tax accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger transactions and schedules.
• Coordinate preparation of annual and other federal, state, and local tax returns by external tax accountants.
• Coordinate independent financial audits and valuations, including single audits (“yellow book audit”) and audits by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
• Prepare cost proposals and manage Government and commercial contracts.
• Manage and improve business systems and processes (ERP, accounting, inventory, etc.).
• Oversee purchasing.

Competencies, Experience, and Education

Required

• The ability to serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leadership team
• Skilled communicator across all formats- written, verbal, and executive presentations
• Confident negotiator able to represent the company’s interests with vendors, partners, and clients
• 10+ years of experience in financial roles, with increasing levels of responsibility
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making
• Tech-savvy with advanced skills in financial software and reporting tools
• Demonstrated success in growing and mentoring teams
• Experience selecting, implementing, and managing ERP and other enterprise systems
• Passion for operational excellence and experience streamlining business processes through automation

Desired

• Leadership experience at an executive level
• 5 years of experience working for a Government contractor
• CPA

Physical Demands

• Sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Occasional movement through a manufacturing environment.
• Use of personal protective equipment appropriate to the work location.

Travel

Travel to company sites is required.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position on a 9/80 schedule. The employee is expected to work at least 40 hours per week and some overtime may be required.

Benefits

Estes Energetics maintains a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance – 100% paid by company.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 7% company match with vesting at 30 days
• Single, comprehensive paid time off (PTO) policy
• 9 Paid Holidays

Work Authorization

Must be a US citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b. Ability to pass a background check and drug test per federal and state explosives licensing requirements. Prior Department of Defense security clearance a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Program

Estes Energetics provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.