Controller
Core
Build the accounting function from the ground up, owning the close, technical accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for a research lab developing open AI models.
Role type
Senior Finance Controller (building function from scratch)
Builds
Accounting and tax teams, financial reporting infrastructure, and global tax strategy
Domain
Technology / Artificial Intelligence / Financial Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Technical accounting (ASC 606, 718, 842, 360), month-end/quarter-end close ownership, global tax strategy and compliance, external audit management, internal controls design, multi-entity structure navigation, team building
Preferred skills
Big 4 background, experience at high-growth technology company, international experience with transfer pricing, judgment for novel deal structures
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Own the month-end and quarter-end close; Lead technical accounting determinations; Own global tax strategy and compliance; Manage external audit relationship; Build and maintain internal controls; Partner with legal on entity structure; Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and treasury operations; Build the accounting and tax teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership