Controller

Humble Robotics•San Francisco, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Humble Robotics is hiring its first dedicated accounting professional to own the accounting function end to end and report to the Head of Finance. This hands-on role covers day-to-day accounting, monthly close, financial reporting, audit readiness, and leadership of the company’s first financial statement audit. The Controller will exercise independent accounting judgment, partner closely with the Head of Finance, and build and lead an accounting team as the company grows. Once the accounting foundation is established, the role may expand into FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, and modeling. The role is primarily based in Humble Robotics’ San Francisco office five days per week, in a collaborative in-office environment. The company is building an autonomous, zero-emissions freight hauler and describes itself as a fast-moving, close-knit team. The position is eligible for base salary, benefits, and equity compensation. The hiring process includes a practical working session based on real accounting scenarios.

Requirements

Active CPA.
At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience, beginning in public accounting at a Big Four or regional firm.
Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager at a venture-backed company.
Hands-on experience closing the books with a lean team or as a team of one.
Experience leading a financial statement audit from the company side.
Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP and experience documenting positions on complex transactions.
Demonstrated ability to automate accounting processes using AI and modern tools.
Experience with cloud-based accounting, spend management, payroll, and equity platforms.
Sound judgment, high standards, and ability to operate independently.
Eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a hardware, robotics, or other capital-intensive company.
Experience establishing revenue recognition for a company’s first commercial revenue.
FP&A or financial modeling experience.
Experience leading a first-year financial statement audit.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly close and prepare accurate, timely US GAAP financial statements, including bank and balance sheet reconciliations and the statement of cash flows.
Deliver monthly financial reporting to leadership, investors, and other stakeholders; prepare for potential lender reporting and compliance requirements.
Clean up the books, prepare them for audit, select an audit firm, and lead the company’s first financial statement audit.
Research technical accounting questions and document positions on complex or judgment-intensive transactions.
Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, including revenue recognition policies as the company begins generating revenue.
Own accounts payable, including vendor onboarding, 1099 reporting, and accurate, timely coding of card transactions, bills, and reimbursements.
Own payroll accounting, including reviewing payroll cycles, benefits, and accruals, and reviewing contractor invoices against contract terms.
Own stock-based compensation accounting and equity administration.
Keep accounting, payroll, and spend systems integrated and in sync.
Manage outside advisors on federal and state tax returns and R&D credits, and own the compliance calendar, including franchise, property, and sales and use tax filings.
Build a scalable, low-touch accounting function using AI and automation; identify and automate manual work across close, accounts payable, and reporting.
Continuously improve close speed and accuracy as transaction volume grows.
Provide variance analysis and, as the function matures, own department-level budget-versus-actual reporting.
Support annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and scenario analysis alongside the Head of Finance.
Build and lead the accounting team as the company grows.