Controller

What you'll do

• Manage the monthly close, financial statements, reporting, accounting policies, and internal controls.
• Lead audit preparation and the first financial statement audit; oversee AP, payroll accounting, equity accounting, tax compliance, and accounting systems.
• Automate accounting work using AI and automation, improve close processes, and support budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and variance analysis.

What they ask for

• Active CPA and 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, starting in public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm).
• Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager at a venture-backed company; hands-on close experience with a lean team or as a team of one.
• Have led a financial statement audit from the company side and have deep US GAAP knowledge, including documenting positions on complex transactions.
• Experience automating accounting processes using AI and modern tools, and with cloud-based accounting, spend management, payroll, and equity platforms; eligible to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience at a hardware, robotics, or other capital-intensive company; establishing revenue recognition for a company’s first commercial revenue.
• FP&A or financial modeling experience.

Tools

US GAAP, AI

AI focus

Use AI and automation to build a scalable, low-touch accounting function; the interview process may also use AI tools to compare applicant qualifications and experience, with human review and final hiring decisions.