Controller

Vessel Technologies • New York, NY

10d • $190,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Vessel is seeking a Controller to build and lead the accounting function of a technology company focused on designing, manufacturing, and deploying buildings. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Controller will lead an existing team of two and establish the financial infrastructure, accounting policies, systems, and controls needed to support the company’s growth and national-scale operations. This is a hands-on leadership role with substantial autonomy, visibility, and responsibility.

The Controller will oversee financial reporting across corporate and project entities, manufacturing and project accounting, audit preparation, and reporting and diligence for lenders and investors. The role also includes partnering with the CEO and other leaders on operating decisions and selecting and improving financial technologies. Compensation is a base salary of $190,000–$200,000, an annual performance bonus opportunity, and an equity grant through the employee stock option program.

Requirements

• CPA credential.
• Substantial progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting.
• Experience with audit preparation.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Experience managing a small team.
• Deep command of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Understanding of inventory, work in process, standard costing, and manufacturing financial mechanics.
• Ability to work with multiple entities, intercompany transactions, project accounting, and evolving business models.
• Hands-on leadership skills, including developing a team, designing reporting systems, and resolving reconciliations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NetSuite.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and consolidations.
• Enthusiasm for adopting technologies, including AI, to improve financial processes.
• Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and an entrepreneurial approach to building processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead Vessel's accounting organization, beginning with an existing team of two.
• Establish accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support company growth.
• Own the monthly close and deliver accurate, timely financial statements across corporate and project entities.
• Develop and maintain inventory, work-in-process, manufacturing cost, and project accounting systems.
• Establish reporting and analytical tools that help management understand the economics of products and operations.
• Lead audit preparation and support reporting and diligence requirements for lenders and investors.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and cash reporting.
• Work with the CEO and other leaders to provide financial insight for operating decisions.
• Help select, implement, and continuously improve technologies used in financial operations.
• Build the team, systems, and financial disciplines needed to support operations at national scale.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus opportunity recognizing individual contributions and company performance.
• Participation in the employee stock option program, with an opportunity for equity ownership.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Competitive vacation, holidays, and paid leave.

What This Job Offers

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