Director of Accounting / Corporate Controller

Velo3D•Fremont, CA

2d•$190,000 - $230,000•Onsite

About The Position

Velo3D is seeking a highly experienced Assistant Controller / Director of Accounting to serve as a key member of the Controllership organization and a strategic partner to the Senior Director, Corporate Controller. This role will have broad responsibility across accounting operations, technical accounting, financial close, internal controls/SOX/ICFR, external audit, SEC reporting support, and process improvement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who can operate effectively in a public-company environment, independently resolve complex accounting issues, strengthen the control environment, and drive execution across the accounting organization. This position is expected to serve as a key right hand to the Corporate Controller, providing both day-to-day leadership and senior-level technical and operational support.

Requirements

Bachelorâ€™s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
Active CPA license is strongly preferred.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant public-company or public-accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
Demonstrated experience with accounting operations and end-to-end financial close.
Experience with SEC reporting and external audits.
Strong technical accounting and research capabilities.
Hands-on experience with SOX 404 / internal controls and control remediation.
Experience evaluating complex or non-routine business transactions.
Strong understanding of revenue recognition, including ASC 606.
Excellent analytical, organizational, project-management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with senior management and cross-functional business partners.

Nice To Haves

Big Four public accounting experience.
Public-company experience in technology, manufacturing, hardware, software, SaaS, or life sciences.
Experience remediating material weaknesses or significant deficiencies.
Experience with ASC 842, equity compensation, debt, business combinations, or other complex accounting areas.
Experience with ERP implementations or accounting-system transformations.
Experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workiva, DFIN or similar accounting/reporting platforms.
Experience managing and developing accounting professionals.
Demonstrated ability to combine technical accounting expertise with hands-on operational execution.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Corporate Controller to lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities; ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
Perform detailed review of accounting operations, reconciliations, journal entries, reserves, and flux analysis.
Strengthen accounting processes, policies, procedures, and documentation.
Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Provide hands-on support and review for complex accounting operations.
Establish clear ownership, backup coverage, and accountability across the accounting organization.
Lead the development, documentation, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Companyâ€™s internal control environment.
Support SOX 404 compliance, including risk assessment, process documentation, control matrices, testing, remediation, and deficiency evaluation.
Identify control gaps and develop practical remediation plans.
Strengthen review controls, segregation of duties, accounting policies, and supporting documentation.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on SOX activities and remediation of material weaknesses or significant deficiencies.
Help establish a sustainable SOX framework that can be maintained efficiently by the internal organization.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
Research and interpret U.S. GAAP, SEC guidance, and other applicable accounting requirements.
Prepare and/or review technical accounting analyses and accounting memoranda.
Support accounting evaluation of new, complex, or non-routine transactions.
Partner with Sales/Revenue, Legal, Finance, Operations, and other functions to evaluate accounting implications of customer and commercial arrangements.
Evaluate accounting implications and provide accounting guidance related to revenue recognition, leases, equity, debt, investments, and other significant transactions.
Establish a consistent and timely process for accounting review of significant or non-standard transactions.
Develop repeatable frameworks and documentation to improve transaction review and decision-making.
Coordinate with external technical accounting advisors when specialized expertise is required.
Support preparation and review of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other SEC filings.
Coordinate with the SEC reporting function on financial statements, disclosures, supporting schedules, and disclosure checklists.
Partner with senior management, Legal, external auditors, and advisors throughout the reporting process.
Lead or support external audit planning, requests, technical accounting discussions, and issue resolution.
Ensure accounting conclusions are appropriately documented and supported.
Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and strengthen accounting processes.
Partner with Finance, IT, and other stakeholders on ERP and accounting-system initiatives.
Improve accounting data integrity, reporting processes, and operational efficiency.
Help build scalable accounting infrastructure appropriate for a public-company environment.
Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to accounting team members.
Establish clear responsibilities, deliverables, deadlines, and backup ownership.
Promote strong communication and collaboration across Controllership and with cross-functional stakeholders.
Help develop a high-performing, accountable, and scalable accounting organization.