Controller

About The Role

This is a critical role with real scope, and the processes, systems, and controls you put in place will define how this company operates for years to come. You'll own all accounting operations from end-to-end. This includes running a clean, disciplined close process; building out manufacturing and inventory accounting; establishing controls and approval workflows; and driving audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting operations for a complex hardware-intensive environment, across general ledger, AP, payroll accounting, accruals, fixed assets, inventory, cost accounting, and financial statement integrity.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including timelines, reconciliations, review controls, and reporting packages.
• Build and maintain scalable accounting policies, processes, and controls that support accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Develop the accounting infrastructure needed for a hardware and manufacturing environment, including inventory accounting, WIP, COGS, costing methodology, reserves, physical inventory processes, R&D, and capex/fixed asset accounting.
• Evaluate, implement, and scale accounting systems and tools, including ERP, AP/AR automation, expense management, and close management systems.
• Own audit readiness and core accounting operations, including external audit coordination, treasury, tax filings, registrations, and related vendor management.
• Work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Legal, and leadership to translate accounting requirements into practical business processes.
• Build and lead the accounting team over time, including hiring, developing, and managing future team members.

Requirements

• CPA certification required; Big 4 or equivalent national firm experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading or preparing for external audits, including managing auditor relationships, documentation, and support schedules.
• Background in hardware, manufacturing, capital equipment, or another inventory-heavy environment.
• Deep expertise in inventory accounting, standard costing, WIP, COGS, reserves, R&D, and fixed asset accounting.
• Proven ability to build accounting processes, controls, and policies in a growing company.
• Hands-on leading ERP implementations with strong cross-functional modules, including MES, PLM, and inventory management tools.
• Strong GAAP expertise, including ASC 606, 330, 460, 842, 718, 730.
• Proactive and hands-on: comfort operating in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.
• Strong cross-functional communicator: you have the ability to translate accounting requirements for engineering, operations, leadership, and other non-finance stakeholders alike.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.

Nice-to-Have

• Semiconductor or deep-tech industry experience.
• Experience as an early or foundational accounting hire at a startup.