Controller

Code Metal • San Francisco, CA

3d

About The Position

The Controller is a foundational hire who will build out Code Metal’s core Finance team and own the accuracy, compliance, and scalability of financial operations across commercial software and government contracts. This hands-on role starts with general ledger ownership and core processes such as close, then evolves accounting policies and controls while building the team and systems as the company scales. The Controller reports to the Head of Finance and partners closely with finance, contracts, people operations, and other teams.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including controller- or assistant-controller-level ownership.
• CPA required.
• Comfort working hands-on in a fast-moving environment while building for scale.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with government contract accounting, including DCAA, FAR Part 31, indirect rates, and incurred cost submissions.
• Experience leading external audits and building close processes and controls in an early-stage company.
• Working knowledge of ASC 606 for software and multi-element arrangements.
• M&A integration experience.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close for all entities, including consolidation and intercompany accounting.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reporting packages for leadership and the board.
• Own revenue recognition under ASC 606 across software, services, and government contracts, including FFP, T&M, and cost-type contracts.
• Maintain an accounting system that meets DCAA standards, including timekeeping, labor distribution, job costing, and segregation of unallowable costs.
• Support definition of indirect rate structures, provisional billing rates, and incurred cost submissions.
• Support pricing, proposals, billing, and readiness for government audits in partnership with contracts and business development.
• Design and document accounting policies and internal controls that scale with the business.
• Lead the annual external audit and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors.
• Own technical accounting, including stock compensation, capitalized software, commission capitalization, and M&A purchase accounting.
• Execute cash management, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll accounting within the treasury policy.
• Transition work from the external accounting provider and integrate acquired-entity accounting onto a unified platform.
• Lead evaluation and implementation of accounting and ERP systems suited to commercial and government contracting needs.
• Build and lead the accounting team over time.

Benefits

• Health care plan with 100% premium coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) with 5% matching.
• Uncapped vacation, sick time, and public holidays.
• Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement.
• Relocation assistance for qualifying employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed