Senior Accounting Manager / Hands-On Controller

# **Senior Accounting Manager / Hands-On Controller** ***Position Overview*** We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Senior Accounting Manager / Controller to own our end-to-end accounting operations and financial management. This role is a hybrid of tactical execution and strategic oversight: you will handle day-to-day general ledger bookkeeping, AP/AR, and payroll, while also managing ASC 606 revenue recognition, financial reporting, external audits, and tax strategy. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced growth environment, can seamlessly switch from daily operational accounting to executive-level reporting, and has proven experience establishing accounting systems for venture-backed startup companies. ***Key Responsibilities*** - Financial Strategy, Controls & Compliance - Accounting & GAAP Oversight: Enforce technical GAAP compliance, establish internal controls, design finance policies, and set up scalable accounting processes. - ASC 606 Implementation: Oversee revenue recognition policy design and execution, including contract-level revenue modeling. - Audit & Tax Management: Lead external annual audits with CPA firms, manage documentation readiness, and oversee annual tax strategy and compliance. - Compliance & Governance: Manage lender, investor, and federal grant compliance. Evaluate corporate insurance policies and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. - Equity & Cap Table Support: Maintain equity accounting, including convertible notes and SAFEs. - Financial Analysis & Strategic Reporting - Financial Reporting: Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management dashboards, and board/investor reporting packages. - Cost Control & KPIs: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze performance trends, and perform cost control analysis on payroll, operating expenses, and COGS. - Specialized Accounting: Oversee inventory/WIP reporting, job and project cost accounting, and COGS analysis. - Daily Accounting & Full-Cycle Operations - General Ledger & Bookkeeping: Manage full-cycle bookkeeping, maintain and balance subsidiary accounts, post transactions, and prepare accruals on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis. - AP / AR / Payroll: Execute full-cycle Accounts Payable (including check run control), Accounts Receivable, and process/approve payroll on schedule. - Reconciliations & Assets: Perform bank, credit card, and subsidiary account reconciliations; set up and maintain fixed asset schedules. - Systems & Software: Implement, maintain, and leverage cloud-based finance and ERP software to improve team efficiency. - Vendor & Partner Management: Coordinate with outside attorneys, accountants, lenders, tax preparers, and benefits administrators. ***Qualifications & Requirements*** - **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field. - **Experience:** 7–10+ years of progressive corporate finance/accounting experience, with strong preference given to experience in public audit, a Controller role, or early-stage/venture-backed startups. - **Technical Skills:** Deep expertise in GAAP, ASC 606, inventory/WIP accounting, job costing, and equity accounting (SAFEs, convertible notes). Proficiency with cloud accounting tools (QuickBooks Online, BILL, Gusto, Ramp, Expensify), advanced Excel, and modern collaboration tools (Slack, Google Workspace). - **Soft Skills & Attributes:** Meticulous attention to detail with exceptional time management and problem-solving skills in high-growth environments. Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for stakeholders. Ability to work independently and remotely with minimal supervision. - **Preferred / Plus Factors** - **Industry Experience:** Experience in high-tech, battery, or manufacturing industries. - **Grant Compliance:** Experience with Federal Grant Compliance.