Associate Controller - Santa Monica, CA

Responsibilities

• Own the full Accounts Payable lifecycle: invoice intake, coding, routing, approval workflows, vendor onboarding, and payment execution
• Maintain vendor files and ensure compliance with W-9, 1099, and documentation requirements
• Manage Accounts Receivable operations, including invoice generation, customer communication, collections follow-up, and aging analysis
• Administer corporate credit card programs (Brex/Ramp), including card issuance, employee training, policy enforcement, receipt audits, and reconciliation
• Process employee reimbursements in coordination with HR
• Post journal entries and assist with accruals and prepaids
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations with clear supporting documentation
• Assist in improving internal controls and accounting process rigor

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of accounting experience; Experience working in startups; know how to operate effectively with lean resources, changing priorities, and ambiguity
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP fundamentals
• Experience supporting month-end close processes
• Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling)
• Experience working in ERP/accounting systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and documentation discipline
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

What you Have

• Fast learner who picks up new systems and processes quickly
• Strong sense of ownership — does not wait to be told what to do
• Comfortable operating with limited structure and evolving priorities
• Grit, work ethic, and willingness to roll up your sleeves
• Analytical mindset — understands the “why” behind the numbers
• Professional maturity in handling vendor and internal stakeholder relationships
• Ability to balance accounting precision with operational speed

Nice to Have

• Experience with QBO, NetSuite, Stampli, Brex, Ramp, Cube, Jirav, Fathom and other similar systems
• Exposure to multi-entity or multi-state operations
• Experience supporting audit or tax filings
• Experience in mobility, transportation, or asset-heavy industries
• Interest in growing into senior accounting or finance roles

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package that consists of a base salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 + Annual Performance Bonus + Equity (Stock Options) + Full Range of Benefits.
• Veo is a total compensation company, and pay is determined by geographic cost of labor and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training - so not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.
• Our total compensation package for this role, including bonus potential, ranges from $75,000 - $95,000
• Unlimited PTO
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and more!)
• 401k with 3% match
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced technology company