Controller

Code Metal • San Francisco, CA

3d

About The Position

Code Metal is hiring a Controller as a foundational member of its Finance team. The Controller will own the accuracy, compliance, and scalability of financial operations across the business, including commercial software contracts and government contracts of varying types. This is a hands-on role that begins with general ledger work and ownership of core processes such as close, then expands to accounting policies, controls, systems, and team development as the company scales. The Controller reports to the Head of Finance and partners with finance, contracts, people operations, and other teams.

The role encompasses financial close and reporting; revenue recognition under ASC 606; government contract accounting and compliance; accounting policies, internal controls, and audits; technical accounting; cash operations; accounting systems and ERP implementation; and building the accounting team. Code Metal offers a flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement. U.S. citizenship may be required for certain project assignments involving security clearance.

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 processes 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 at 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, plus sick leave and public holidays.
• Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement.
• Relocation assistance for qualifying employees.
• Pay depends on experience, with the company striving to offer compensation at the upper end of the salary range.

What This Job Offers

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