Controller

The Controller will serve as a senior leader within the Finance organization. This executive will be responsible for building, scaling, and leading a best-in-class accounting function capable of supporting a complex, high-growth business with rigorous financial reporting, audit, compliance, and internal control requirements. This is a high-impact, high-visibility leadership role requiring deep technical accounting expertise, strong operational discipline, and the ability to lead through scale. The Controller will own the integrity of the company’s financial reporting, drive a timely and accurate close process, ensure audit readiness, strengthen internal controls, and partner cross-functionally with executive leadership to support strategic growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP; Own company's close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and scalable financial reporting; Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, consolidation processes, and financial statement integrity; Serve as senior technical accounting leader, owning accounting policies, technical memos, and conclusions across complex areas; Build financial reporting processes, documentation, and governance practices aligned with public-company standards; Serve as primary executive liaison for external auditors, managing annual audit and interim/quarterly reviews; Oversee tax compliance in partnership with external providers; Design, implement, and maintain scalable internal control framework; Build, lead, and mentor high-performing accounting organization; Partner closely with FP&A, Legal, Operations, Supply Chain, and HR; Evaluate, implement, and optimize ERP and financial systems, including NetSuite.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required; 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including senior leadership experience within a complex or high-growth environment; 7+ years of people management experience, including experience building, leading, and scaling accounting teams; Prior experience operating in a public-company environment or similarly complex, highly regulated reporting environment; Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, financial reporting, consolidations, and internal controls; Proven experience designing, implementing, and scaling internal control frameworks; Strong experience managing external audits and serving as the senior point of contact for external auditors; Demonstrated ability to lead in fast-paced, high-growth environments with increasing operational and reporting complexity; Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, Board stakeholders, auditors, and external advisors.

Nice to have

Big 4 public accounting background; Experience supporting a company through a significant liquidity event, large-scale financing, acquisition, public-company readiness process, or transition to a more complex reporting environment; Experience in defense technology, aerospace, manufacturing, hardware, SaaS, or hardware-enabled software environments; Strong background in inventory accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing-related accounting processes; Experience with international entities, consolidations, and multi-entity structures; ERP implementation or optimization experience; NetSuite strongly preferred; Familiarity with government contracting requirements and related compliance frameworks; Experience building accounting functions in founder-led, venture-backed, or private-equity-backed companies.

Benefits

100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families; Life Insurance (Employer Paid); Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching); Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum; Equity Package; Work / Home Office Stipend; Global Entry; 16 Week Paid Parental Leave; Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend