Controller

About the role

You will own the complete accounting function end to end, serving as the second finance leader working directly with the Head of Finance to set the strategic direction of finance. You will run and review the month-end close yourself while managing the technical execution of complex accounting treatments across the full stack. You will own the buildout of the accounting team, hiring and developing talent over the next 12 to 18 months as the company scales. You will champion the integration of AI and automation into the core of the accounting process rather than treating it as an experimental side project. You will ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting for a high-growth business operating across multiple entities. You will partner closely with cross-functional leaders to provide insights that drive smarter decisions and faster execution. You will own the oversight of external audit and ensure all statutory, tax, and specialist work is managed to the highest standards.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Assume end-to-end ownership of the general ledger, accounting operations, and the month-end close for all entities including US, UK, and India.
• Execute the technical accounting for complex transactions under ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 718, capitalized software, revenue, COGS, and inventory.
• Run and complete Coram's external audit process while managing relationships with auditors and ensuring timely delivery of audit artifacts.
• Manage the full tax, statutory, and specialist accounting work, coordinating with external advisors as required.
• Build, hire, and develop a high-performing accounting team, providing clear direction, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Implement and oversee strong internal controls, ensuring compliance and risk management across all business units.
• Partner with the Head of Finance to select and implement an ERP system, leading the transition off QuickBooks as the company scales toward $50M+ ARR.
• Drive the adoption of AI-first tools and automation within the accounting function, establishing a vision for a modern, efficient, and scalable accounting organization.
• Act as the key point of contact for investors, board members, and other stakeholders regarding financial performance and accounting policies.
• Provide leadership and clarity to the finance organization, setting standards for process rigor, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Bring 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, or an Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller role ready to advance into a full controllership.
• Demonstrate proven ability to independently own the month-end close, including real revenue recognition under ASC 606, without supervision.
• Show direct experience with hardware accounting, including inventory, COGS, hardware revenue, and bundling, reflecting a familiarity with physical product shipments.
• Possess a strong technical accounting foundation with hands-on skills in US GAAP, revenue recognition (ASC 606), consolidations, leases (842), stock-based compensation (718), and capitalized software.
• Hold a CPA certification is preferred and demonstrates commitment to professional excellence in accounting.
• Have audit experience, either from internal audit roles or external audit engagements, with exposure to audit procedures and reporting.
• Exhibit a track record of owning or heavily contributing to multi-entity month-end close and consolidation processes across diverse jurisdictions.
• Highlight experience in selecting and implementing enterprise resource planning systems to support scalable financial operations.
• Show a history of building and managing finance teams, with clear examples of developing individuals and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Describe yourself as AI-forward and genuinely AI-pilled, with a point of view on how automation and artificial intelligence should reshape the accounting function.
• Include multi-entity or international experience, particularly in the UK and India, within the context of high-growth startups.
• Demonstrate resilience and adaptability in challenging, fast-paced, and ambiguous startup environments.
• Communicate effectively in English with exceptional written and verbal skills, enabling influence at all levels of the organization.
• Be able to work onsite in the Sunnyvale office as required by the role.

Nice to have

• Experience deploying and scaling cloud-native platforms in a security-conscious environment.
• Background working with video, computer vision, or AI-driven security operations.
• Familiarity with modern data stacks and analytics tools used to support finance and business operations.
• Exposure to venture capital or private equity partners in fast-growth SaaS or hardware companies.
• Experience building financial models and scenario analyses for strategic business decisions.
• Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks relevant to physical and cyber risk management.

Practical notes

This role is full-time and based in Sunnyvale. It requires the ability to work onsite in an office environment. No specific hours or visa sponsorship details are provided in this listing.