Corporate Controller

Aptera Motors
  • Carlsbad, California
    15 days ago

    Job Description

    About the role

    Seeking a Corporate Controller to own the company’s accounting operations as we scale manufacturing of our vehicles. Reporting to the CFO, this leader will run the monthly close, own cost and inventory accounting, strengthen internal controls, drive process improvement, and prepare the accounting organization to support external and SEC reporting requirements. 

    What you'll do

    • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close, delivering timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP 
    • Own cost and inventory accounting for manufacturing operations, including standard costing, variance analysis, BOM and WIP valuation, and inventory controls 
    • Manage the general ledger, technical accounting, and preparation of consolidated financial statements 
    • Design, implement, and maintain internal controls; support external audits and prepare the organization for SOX readiness 
    • Drive process improvement and automation across accounting operations to scale with company growth 
    • Support external financial reporting, including SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K) as the company matures 
    • Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, and manufacturing to inform business decisions 
    • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team 

    Qualifications

    • Active CPA license required 
    • Progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including hands-on cost and inventory accounting 
    • Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and demonstrated ownership of the accounting close 
    • Proven track record of process improvement and building scalable accounting operations 
    • Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills 

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Manufacturing experience in the mobility space (automotive, motorcycle, EV, or related) 
    • SEC reporting experience (10-Q, 10-K) 
    • ERP or financial system implementation experience 
    • CMA and/or a Master’s/MBA 

    Team Structure 

    • Leadership role reporting to the CFO; manages the accounting team and collaborates closely with FP&A, operations, and manufacturing 

    Required Experience

    • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing and cost/inventory accounting, with prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience; public accounting background preferred 

    Educational Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required. Master’s degree or MBA a plus. 

    Salary + Benefits 

    • Market competitive compensation package
    • Stock option grants 
    • Fully funded benefits package for employee + dependents
    • Generous Flexible Time Away policy 

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCarlsbad, California

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Consolidationunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cost Accountingunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Statementsunmatched
    • Financial Systemsunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Inventory Costsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Costunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Public Accountingunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • SEC Filingsunmatched
    • Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
    • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
    • Standard Costingunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Accountingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Variance Analysisunmatched

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