Associate Controller - Santa Monica, CA

Veo • Santa Monica, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Veo is hiring an experienced Staff Accountant (2–3+ years of relevant experience) to support our fast-growing micromobility operations within the Finance Team. This is not a clerical role — it is a hands-on, high-ownership position for someone who wants exposure across accounting, finance, compliance, and operational support in a lean, performance-driven startup environment. This is a unique opportunity to play an important role in scaling the company during its rapid growth. You will own core accounting service functions (AP, AR, expense management) while supporting monthly close, financial reporting, compliance, vendor procurement administration, and business operations processes. You will work cross-functionally with Operations, HR, Legal, and external partners to ensure financial accuracy, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. This role will report to the Senior Accounting Manager, with additional supervision by the Finance Manager and Sr. Accountant. If you are looking to grow your finance & accounting career and are excited to partner with a lean and efficient team at a rapidly growing start-up, keep reading!

Requirements

• 2–3+ years of accounting experience
• Experience working in startups; know how to operate effectively with lean resources, changing priorities, and ambiguity
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP fundamentals
• Experience supporting month-end close processes
• Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling)
• Experience working in ERP/accounting systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and documentation discipline
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Fast learner who picks up new systems and processes quickly
• Strong sense of ownership — does not wait to be told what to do
• Comfortable operating with limited structure and evolving priorities
• Grit, work ethic, and willingness to roll up your sleeves
• Analytical mindset — understands the “why” behind the numbers
• Professional maturity in handling vendor and internal stakeholder relationships
• Ability to balance accounting precision with operational speed

Nice To Haves

• Experience with QBO, NetSuite, Stampli, Brex, Ramp, Cube, Jirav, Fathom and other similar systems
• Exposure to multi-entity or multi-state operations
• Experience supporting audit or tax filings
• Experience in mobility, transportation, or asset-heavy industries
• Interest in growing into senior accounting or finance roles

Responsibilities

• Own the full Accounts Payable lifecycle: invoice intake, coding, routing, approval workflows, vendor onboarding, and payment execution
• Maintain vendor files and ensure compliance with W-9, 1099, and documentation requirements
• Manage Accounts Receivable operations, including invoice generation, customer communication, collections follow-up, and aging analysis
• Administer corporate credit card programs (Brex/Ramp), including card issuance, employee training, policy enforcement, receipt audits, and reconciliation
• Process employee reimbursements in coordination with HR
• Post journal entries and assist with accruals and prepaids
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations with clear supporting documentation
• Assist in improving internal controls and accounting process rigor

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package that consists of a base salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 + Annual Performance Bonus + Equity (Stock Options) + Full Range of Benefits.
• Unlimited PTO
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and more!)
• 401k with 3% match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level