Controller

About the role

Simbe is a leading retail robotics company providing in-store intelligence solutions. Our autonomous robots and multi-modal data collection systems are transforming how retailers manage inventory and make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the Close — Take oversight of the monthly close, starting hands-on with today's process and evolving it toward a 5-7 day close as ownership and systems mature.
• Oversight of Reconciliations & Technical Accounting — Provide oversight of reconciliations and technical accounting, and serve as the primary point of contact for the external audit.
• Build proper controls — for a company of Simbe's size and maturity.
• Partner with FP&A — Work with the Finance Director and FP&A tooling (Planful) to support the forecasting build and keep it moving.
• Oversee AR/Collections — Provide oversight of AR/collections performance, partnering with the finance data analyst to keep invoicing, cash application, and the collections cycle pacing with enterprise rollout volume.
• Manage Outside Tax & Audit Relationships — Own the ongoing relationship with tax and audit service providers, including managing any transitions as the company scales.
• Support Lender Reporting — Own reporting and covenant compliance on the company's existing debt facility.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, advancing through accounting leadership (Accounting Manager → Senior Manager → Director → Controller/Assistant Controller).
• Prior experience operating as a Controller or Assistant Controller, ideally including having built or run the function at a smaller or earlier-stage company at some point in that track.
• Prior experience in hardware, SaaS/subscription and/or hardware-as-a-service.
• Time at a company with a mature, at-scale accounting function — you know what "great" looks like from having seen it, not just built from first principles.
• Comfort building process from scratch — this is a chance to build the function from the ground up, not inherit and maintain an existing one.
• Audit experience, ideally including audits at an early-stage or high-growth company.
• Systems fluency: QuickBooks Online (or comparable GL), an FP&A platform (Planful or similar), Bill.com, Avalara, and payroll/PEO systems.
• Demonstrated use of AI tooling in close, reconciliation, and/or reporting workflows — not just awareness, but hands-on application.
• Strong, direct communicator, comfortable presenting to the leadership team and, over time, the Board.
• Venture-backed or other high-growth company experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA Big 4 or public accounting background.

Simbe values

• R.E.T.A.I.L. Result Driven - We are customer-centric and results-driven. We strive to create immense value for our team, partners, customers, and investors.
• Empathetic - We are sensitive and mindful. We support each other in challenging times, both professionally and personally.
• Transparent - We highly value open communication internally, and with our partners and customers. We are receptive to feedback.
• Agile - We are agile and always eager to learn. We quickly adapt to changes and customer needs.
• Innovative - We are bold and innovative, with an intense focus on product design and user experience.
• Leaders - We strive for excellence. We are accountable, the best at what we do, and leaders in our field.