Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the development of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP.

• Take ownership of the company’s closing process, ensuring accurate, timely, and scalable financial reporting while consistently enhancing close timelines, process quality, and operational efficiency.

• Supervise general ledger activities, account reconciliations, consolidation processes, and overall financial statement integrity.

• Create and present high-quality financial reporting packages for executive leadership, Board stakeholders, and, when applicable, Audit Committee audiences.

• Establish reporting standards, review mechanisms, and operational rhythms that promote accuracy, accountability, and informed executive decision-making.

• Act as the company’s senior technical accounting authority, managing accounting policies, technical memos, and conclusions in complex areas, including revenue recognition under ASC 606, inventory, leases under ASC 842, stock-based compensation, business combinations, and others as the company expands.

• Oversee, evaluate, and lead the implementation of new accounting pronouncements and changing reporting requirements.

• Provide counsel to the CFO and executive leadership on the accounting implications of strategic initiatives, transactions, customer contracts, financing activities, acquisitions, and new business models.

• Collaborate with Legal, FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, and external advisors to ensure accounting positions are well-documented, defensible, and aligned with company goals.

• Develop financial reporting processes, documentation, and governance practices that meet public company standards and increasing external scrutiny.

• Work closely with external auditors, legal advisors, and other consultants on complex reporting, disclosure, and compliance issues.

• Contribute to the company’s preparedness for enhanced external reporting requirements, including future liquidity events, large-scale financing, public company expectations, or other significant corporate milestones.

• Assist in preparing materials for Board and Audit Committee engagement, including updates on financial reporting, audit matters, control environment, and key accounting judgments.

• Act as the primary executive liaison for external auditors, overseeing the annual audit and any interim or quarterly review processes.

• Ensure audit readiness through meticulous documentation, robust accounting processes, prompt issue resolution, and a proactive approach to auditor engagement.

• Oversee tax compliance in collaboration with external providers, encompassing federal, state, local, and international filings as necessary.

• Ensure accounting and reporting processes are structured to comply with regulatory, contractual, and government contracting requirements, where applicable.

• Design, implement, and maintain a scalable internal control framework that supports the company’s growth, operational complexity, and reporting obligations.

• Collaborate with Internal Audit or equivalent functions to identify key risks, assess control effectiveness, and ensure suitable mitigation strategies are in place.

• Continuously assess and strengthen business process controls across accounting, payroll, procurement, inventory, financial reporting, and related workflows.

• Foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and strong financial stewardship throughout the organization.

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing accounting team capable of supporting the company through its upcoming growth phases.

• Develop the accounting team structure, hiring roadmap, operational model, and career progression pathways in line with business requirements.

• Cultivate a culture of ownership, accuracy, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

• Balance executive-level leadership with hands-on execution, particularly in areas where processes, systems, or teams are still under development.

• Serve as a trusted partner to the CFO and executive team on accounting strategy, organizational design, risk management, and financial infrastructure.

• Collaborate closely with FP&A to support forecasting, budgeting, performance analysis, and executive reporting.

• Work with Legal on contracts, compliance issues, equity compensation, corporate governance, and transaction support.

• Coordinate with Operations and Supply Chain on inventory accounting, cost accounting, manufacturing processes, and operational reporting.

• Provide executive leadership with timely financial insights, reporting, and analysis that guide strategic decisions.

• Partner with HR on payroll, equity compensation, headcount planning, and related accounting processes.

• Act as a senior Finance partner throughout the organization, translating accounting and control requirements into practical, scalable business processes.

• Assess, implement, and optimize ERP and financial systems, including NetSuite or equivalent platforms.

• Promote automation, data integrity, and scalability across accounting workflows, reporting processes, closing activities, reconciliations, and financial operations.

• Ensure alignment between financial systems, operational systems, and reporting requirements.

• Lead system upgrades, integrations, and process redesign initiatives as the company expands.

• Establish a financial systems infrastructure that facilitates auditability, operational efficiency, and executive-level visibility.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA required.

• Over 12 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including senior leadership roles within complex or high-growth environments.

• More than 7 years of people management experience, including building, leading, and scaling accounting teams.

• Previous experience in a public company environment or similarly complex, highly regulated reporting setting.

• Profound expertise in U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, financial reporting, consolidations, and internal controls.

• Proven track record of designing, implementing, and scaling internal control frameworks.

• Strong experience managing external audits and acting as the senior contact point for external auditors.

• Demonstrated ability to lead in fast-paced, high-growth settings with increasing operational and reporting complexity.

• Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and effective communication skills with senior leadership, Board stakeholders, auditors, and external advisors.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% Employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for you and your families.

• Life Insurance (Employer Paid).

• Opportunity to participate in the company’s 401k program (Matching).

• Unlimited PTO policy with a mandatory 2-week minimum.

• Equity Package.

• Work / Home Office Stipend.

• Global Entry.

• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave.

• Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend.