About the role

  • Controller managing finance operations and accounting for Series A aviation startup. Driving financial reporting and compliance across US, UK, and Canadian entities.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full monthly and annual close process, driving toward a best-in-class close timeline
  • Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements for board and investor reporting
  • Manage intercompany transactions and consolidation across our US, UK, and Canadian entities
  • Own revenue recognition for a mixed hardware and software business with recurring revenue
  • Manage hardware COGS accounting including inventory, BOM costing, and depreciation schedules
  • Evaluate, select, and implement a modern ERP and supporting finance tools (billing, AP automation, expense management)
  • Build automated workflows to streamline close processes, reconciliations, and reporting
  • Coordinate with external tax advisors for US federal/state, UK, Canadian, and transfer pricing compliance
  • 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
  • Prepare a month end close package including budget vs. actual commentary

Requirements

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

Benefits

  • Offers Equity

Job title

Controller

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$170,000 - $210,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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