Controller

DensityAI•Mountain View, CA

7d•$200,000 - $300,000•Remote

About The Position

Own the accounting backbone of a fast-scaling AI-hardware company. As Controller, you'll run our accounting operations, financial close, and reporting — and build the controls, systems, and team that let DensityAI scale cleanly from startup to a company ready for its next stage. You'll be the steward of the books and a key partner to finance leadership and the broader business.

Requirements

BS/MS in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller, ideally blending public accounting (Big 4) and industry
Deep US GAAP and hands-on technical accounting (ASC 606, ASC 718, leases)
Track record scaling accounting at a high-growth startup — building close processes, controls, and systems from an early stage
Experience owning external audits and tax, and implementing/administering an ERP (NetSuite or equivalent)
A hands-on builder who's comfortable doing the work and leading it in a fast-moving environment
Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status.

Nice To Haves

Hardware/semiconductor or deep-tech experience
inventory/COGS/manufacturing accounting
multi-entity or international consolidation
pre-IPO / IPO-readiness exposure

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day accounting operations and the monthly/quarterly close — GL, AP/AR, payroll, expense, and treasury support — with accurate, timely financials
Produce US GAAP financial statements and management reporting; support board and investor reporting
Partner with FP&A to manage the annual financial statement audit, coordinate external auditors, and ensure timely completion of audited financials and related filings
Build and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable processes as headcount and spend grow
Own technical accounting — revenue recognition (ASC 606), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), leases, and R&D/capitalization questions relevant to a chip company
Manage external audits, tax filings, and statutory/regulatory compliance with our auditors and tax advisors
Partner with FP&A on ERP selection, implementation, and optimization, including finance process design, data migration, testing, and continuous improvement.
Lead and scale the accounting function — select and implement ERP/systems (e.g., NetSuite), and hire/mentor the team over time
Partner with FP&A and finance leadership on budgeting, spend visibility, and cash management — including the silicon supply-chain/NRE spend the program drives