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
Location
Carlsbad, 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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