Controller

Overview

This role involves leading the accounting function for a Series A company specializing in autonomous ground handling solutions for airlines and ground service providers. The position is the first in-house finance hire, responsible for building and managing the accounting operations from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full monthly and annual close process, aiming for a best-in-class close timeline
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements for board and investor reporting
• Oversee intercompany transactions and consolidation across US, UK, and Canadian entities
• Handle revenue recognition for a mixed hardware and software business with recurring revenue streams
• Manage hardware cost of goods sold accounting, including inventory, bill of materials costing, and depreciation schedules
• Evaluate, select, and implement a modern ERP system and supporting finance tools such as billing, accounts payable automation, and expense management
• Develop automated workflows to streamline close processes, reconciliations, and reporting
• Coordinate with external tax advisors for compliance with US federal/state, UK, Canadian, and transfer pricing regulations
• Manage debt facility reporting including draw tracking, covenant compliance, and interest calculations
• Establish and maintain internal controls appropriate for the company’s stage and growth trajectory
• Prepare for and support external audit readiness
• Compile month-end close packages including budget versus actual commentary

Requirements

• 6–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including at least 2 years at a venture-backed startup
• Experience as the sole or primary finance person at a company with 30–150 employees
• Strong technical accounting skills including revenue recognition (ASC 606), inventory and hardware accounting, multi-entity consolidation, and intercompany eliminations
• International accounting experience covering the US and at least one other non-US jurisdiction
• Ability to independently produce investor-grade financial statements and board packages
• Experience implementing or migrating ERP systems
• CPA certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with modern, AI-native finance tools (e.g., Rillet, Ramp)
• Experience supporting fundraising efforts (Series B or later), including data room preparation, investor Q&A, and financial due diligence
• Experience with Robotics as a Service (RaaS)
• Experience managing debt facilities or equipment financing
• Background in aviation, logistics, robotics, or automation solutions

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $170,000 to $210,000 annually

Location

• Not specified in the original description