Vice President Finance - Corporate Controller

1X • San Carlos, CA

7d • $320,000 - $335,000

About The Position

1X is building humanoid robots for home use, with its flagship robot, NEO, moving toward shipment at scale. Finance supports the company’s research, manufacturing, and global supply chain, providing leadership and the Board with an accurate view of financial activity. The Vice President Finance - Corporate Controller reports to the Chief Financial Officer and leads accounting across US and international entities. The role is responsible for building the accounting function, systems, and controls needed to operate to public-company standards, including ownership of the close, ERP, and audit. The position will establish reliable financial reporting that can be trusted by the Board, auditors, and public-market investors.

The role will deliver an accurate, timely month-end close across entities; lead selection and implementation of a scalable ERP; develop accounting policies and internal controls; and provide financial reporting and technical accounting guidance to executives and the Board. It will also build and lead a global accounting team, using automation and AI tools to scale the function efficiently.

The successful candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, experience building systems and processes for rapid growth, strong team leadership, clear communication, and the ability to maintain disciplined controls while moving quickly. Compensation is $320,000–$335,000 plus equity.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership.
• Experience as a Controller or VP Finance at a high-growth venture-backed company or a public technology company.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Active CPA license.
• Proven track record leading at least one end-to-end ERP implementation, such as NetSuite, Workday, SAP, or comparable, in a high-growth environment.
• Expert-level knowledge of US GAAP, multi-entity international consolidation, and corporate tax structures.
• Experience managing distributed accounting teams across multiple countries.
• Track record of scaling a finance function through major funding milestones such as Series B and later rounds or debt facilities.
• Ability to turn complex financial data into clear, actionable messages for executives, the Board, and leaders outside finance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with equity administration and stock-based compensation accounting in Carta, in partnership with HR and Legal.
• Exposure to automation and AI tools in accounting workflows.
• Experience building SOX-ready controls or public-company reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an accurate, on-time month-end close across all entities, including consolidation, revenue recognition, and equity accounting.
• Lead the selection and end-to-end implementation of a scalable ERP, moving the company off legacy systems and connecting billing, payroll, inventory, and procurement to a common financial core.
• Build accounting policies and internal controls that support clean external audits, public-company reporting standards, tax compliance, and international compliance.
• Provide clear financial reporting and technical accounting guidance to the executive team and Board of Directors.
• Build and lead a global accounting team across the US headquarters and international entities, using automation and AI tools to scale the team efficiently.
• Own the accounting close, ERP, and audit.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options.
• Commuter benefits for transit and parking.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support.
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches.
• Equity.

What This Job Offers

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