Controller
Core
Establish and lead the core finance function for a growing international technology organization, including financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
Role type
Senior Controller / First Finance Hire
Builds
Scalable finance function, financial reporting systems, and financial planning infrastructure
Domain
Technology (venture-backed), International Finance (US, Canada, UK)
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> dashboards & analysis
Required skills
US GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, multi-entity accounting, consolidation, foreign currency accounting, intercompany transactions, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, cash flow management, tax compliance, audit preparation, ERP implementation, financial controls, automation tools
Preferred skills
Venture-backed company experience, robotics/hardware/industrial automation/logistics sector experience, inventory management, hardware business models, robotics-as-a-service models, equity fundraising, debt financing, financial due diligence
Technologies
ERP systems, automation and AI-enabled finance tools, modern financial technology platforms
Responsibilities
Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting ensuring accuracy per US GAAP; Manage accounting across multiple entities including consolidation and intercompany transactions; Own revenue recognition processes compliant with ASC 606; Oversee accounts payable and receivable while establishing financial controls; Coordinate tax compliance and audit preparation; Own annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and financial modeling; Connect business priorities to financial forecasts and recommendations; Maintain short- and long-term cash forecasts; Analyze customer economics and pricing strategies; Improve accounting systems and implement ERP; Use automation to reduce manual processes; Support debt evaluation and fundraising activities; Provide financial insights to leadership for decision-making
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic ownership