Controller
Core
Own end-to-end accounting and financial operations for a home robotics company, transitioning from external bookkeeping to an in-house function while scaling from prototype to production.
Role type
Senior Controller (Finance Operations)
Builds
Manufacturing-ready ERP systems, product costing models, and internal controls for a hardware/AI robotics firm.
Domain
Robotics / Hardware Manufacturing / Consumer Electronics
Required skills
US GAAP close, ERP implementation, inventory and product cost accounting, technical accounting (revenue, capitalization, IP), audit readiness, internal controls design, budgeting, tax advisory management
Preferred skills
CPA, Big 4 background, experience in venture-backed hardware/robotics/autonomous vehicle companies, pre-revenue to commercial launch experience, contract manufacturer management, spend automation tools
Technologies
ERP systems, Ramp (via careerplan.io/jobs/a109921d-5020-450b-9b52-1f61da0486e2-controller-at-sunday)
Responsibilities
Own monthly/quarterly/annual close under US GAAP; Select and drive implementation of a manufacturing-ready ERP; Manage AP, vendor payments, and spend controls; Build and lead the accounting and financial operations team; Transition accounting from external bookkeeper to in-house; Own audit readiness; Design product costing and COGS methodology; Set accounting policy and write technical memos; Assess accounting treatment of supplier and manufacturing agreements; Design and document internal controls; Support budgeting, burn, and unit economics; Manage outside tax advisors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
