Vice President, Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies, technical accounting memoranda, and accounting position papers.
  • Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of all financial reporting.
  • Analyze financial statements, identify significant fluctuations and business trends, and communicate key insights to FP&A team (for departmental budget vs actual analysis) and executive leadership.
  • Develop management reporting packages and present quarterly financial results, accounting updates, and process improvement initiatives to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
  • Ensure revenue recognition aligns with contractual terms/obligations and incoterms.
  • Work collaboratively with operations, manufacturing and engineering for evaluation of periodic warranty reserves, capitalization impacts and/or appropriate accruals.
  • Oversee valuation of warrants, stock based compensation and any other embedded derivatives related to financial instruments/incentives and/or liabilities.
• Lead accounting readiness initiatives supporting the Company's transition to the public markets.
  • Coordinate preparation of audited financial statements.
  • Build and oversee SEC reporting processes, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statements, and other required filings.
  • Establish disclosure controls, reporting calendars, and governance processes.
  • Partner with Legal, Investor Relations, and external advisors to ensure compliance with SEC, Nasdaq, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Implement public-company accounting best practices across the finance organization.
  • Work alongside Audit partner and Audit Committee/Board of Directors including the negotiation of annual accounting services.
  • Liaise with Auditor for preparation of rep letters and other associated processes around routine filings, prospectuses, ATM facilities and potential future equity/debt offerings.
  • Oversee presentation materials for the Audit Committee.
• Design, implement, and maintain a scalable Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control framework.
  • Establish internal controls and governance processes that evolve alongside the Company's rapid growth and operational complexity.
  • Document, test, monitor, and remediate key financial controls.
  • Lead SOX readiness initiatives and coordinate internal control audits with external auditors.
  • Be aware of future deadlines around emerging growth and non-accelerated filing status.
  • Ensure implementation of ERP selection/implementation is both useful for and compliant with our business, business model and best practices/internal controls.
• Lead accounting functions, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Cost Accounting, Revenue Accounting, Equity Administration, and Cash Management.
  • Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance.
  • Oversee manufacturing accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, gross margin analysis, and operational accounting processes.
  • Strengthen working capital management across cash, receivables, payables, and inventory.
  • Ensure accurate accounting for stock-based compensation, equity transactions, and complex technical accounting matters.
  • Develop scalable accounting policies, procedures, and workflows that support continued organizational growth.
  • Support the establishment of accounting infrastructure and processes for future international operations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
  • Lead annual audits and quarterly review processes.
  • Own regulatory reporting and financial compliance activities.
  • Career Development: Develop and scale finance organizations during periods of rapid growth.
• Systems & Process Improvement
  • Lead ERP implementation, optimization, and finance systems integration initiatives.
  • Improve financial close efficiency through automation and process standardization.
  • Partner cross-functionally to redesign and improve business processes across Finance, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and IT.
  • Develop scalable financial infrastructure capable of supporting rapid organizational growth.
  • Lead finance-related strategic initiatives and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles.
• Public accounting experience with a Big Four or nationally recognized accounting firm strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and technical accounting.
• Experience implementing and operating within a SOX-compliant internal control environment.
• Experience leading external audits and managing complex accounting matters.
• Strong ERP experience (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, Board members, auditors, investors, and cross-functional business partners.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships across multiple functional organizations.
• Strategic mindset with exceptional attention to detail and execution.
• High degree of ownership, integrity, accountability, and sound professional judgment.
• Experience supporting an IPO, de-SPAC transaction, or operating as a public company.
• Manufacturing, inventory, and cost accounting experience.
• Experience supporting global or multi-entity operations.
• Experience with equity compensation accounting and SEC reporting.
• Three or more years of experience as a Corporate Controller or Assistant Controller.

Pay

• Anticipated Base Salary Range: $285,000—$370,000 USD

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
• Equity: Company stock options.
• Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
• Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time Off: Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown. Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
• On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
• Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.