Controller

Nusano•West Valley City, UT

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller is the company’s senior accounting leader, responsible for designing and operating the accounting function. Based onsite at Nusano’s headquarters in West Valley City, Utah, the role reports to and is supported by the Head of Finance. It initially has two direct reports, with a mandate to grow the department as needed. The Controller oversees Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, and Equity in a lean, highly regulated, high-technology manufacturing environment. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution and is accountable for accounting standards, financial governance, and day-to-day accounting operations. The Controller will design and improve ERP and financial systems, lead month-end and year-end close, support financial reporting, ensure audit readiness, and safeguard financial integrity in partnership with FP&A, legal, HR, and business operations. The role also supports treasury, banking, financing, equity, governance, board and investor reporting, and transaction-related due diligence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated success in high-growth, complex organizations with multiple lines of business.
Experience serving as the primary accounting lead for external audits, including auditor relationship management, issue resolution, and audit outcomes.
Ability to build, structure, and mature accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and close processes, in an evolving organization.
Experience designing, implementing, and improving ERP and financial systems, emphasizing scalability, data integrity, and year-over-year efficiency improvements.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606, ASC 360, ASC 842, and ASC 718.
Ability to work with significant autonomy and demonstrate sound judgment and accountability in complex accounting and regulatory situations.
Demonstrated experience leading accounting functions and supervising operational accounting teams.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
CPA, CMA, or equivalent designation.
Experience in regulated, government-adjacent, capital-intensive, and operationally complex environments.

Responsibilities

Lead the accounting function end-to-end and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across entities, product lines, and jurisdictions.
Oversee General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Treasury, cash management, and manufacturing cost accounting; maintain strong internal controls, appropriate segregation of duties, and consistent execution.
Lead month-end and year-end close and reporting, including three-statement financials, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis for management review.
Support operational compliance with financial reporting requirements, including applicable NRC, DOE, EPA, OSHA, DOT, IATA, REACH, and TSCA requirements.
Serve as the primary accounting lead for financial audits, inspections, regulatory reviews, and transaction-related due diligence; manage auditor relationships and resolve issues.
Establish and maintain accounting policies, technical accounting positions, and internal control frameworks aligned with GAAP, SOX, and industry best practices.
Work with outside ERP consultants to design, build, and enhance ERP and financial systems, including systems integration across production, inventory, payroll, and compliance systems.
Prepare financial reporting for the Head of Finance relating to treasury, banking, and financing activities, including cash forecasting, liquidity management, covenant compliance, and accounting and disclosure for capital raises, debt instruments, and complex financing transactions.
Provide senior accounting leadership and partner with FP&A, legal, HR, operations, and R&D; oversee Revenue, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Payroll accounting functions.
Support the Head of Finance and FP&A on equity matters, including Carta and stock-based compensation, governance, board and investor reporting, and transaction-related due diligence.
Communicate complex accounting and regulatory matters clearly to support informed decision-making.
Build, structure, and mature the accounting department and supervise operational accounting teams as the organization grows.