Controller

Responsibilities

Technical Accounting & Documentation

• Own the technical accounting file. Draft ASC 606 revenue recognition memos for new and amended customer contracts, including performance-obligation identification, SSP allocation, principal-versus-agent analysis, variable consideration, bill-and-hold, and contract asset/liability tracking.
• Author and maintain accounting policy and position papers (e.g., inventory costing and reserves, capitalization thresholds, ASC 842 leases, stock-based compensation, ASC 340-40 contract costs, debt and convertible instruments) in a form that stands up to auditor review.
• Research emerging GAAP guidance and assess the impact on the Company; brief leadership on conclusions and required changes.
• Design and document internal controls and accounting procedures consistent with a company preparing for scale, institutional diligence, and potential public-company readiness.

Financial Close & Reporting

• NetSuite Administrator: chart of accounts, revenue recognition setup, inventory and MRP configuration, reporting, and management of external NetSuite consultants.
• Own the full accounting cycle: GL, AP, AR, revenue and deferred revenue, inventory/COGS, fixed assets, payroll, accruals, and equity.
• Lead a disciplined monthly close including journal entry review, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and flux commentary.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP financial statements and the reporting package for the Board of Directors, investors, and lenders.
• Maintain revenue schedules, deferred revenue roll forwards, and inventory reconciliations tied to contract terms and shipping records.

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Serve as primary liaison for the annual financial statement audit and 401(k) plan audit: plan the audit calendar, prepare PBC schedules, draft footnotes, and resolve auditor questions with well-supported positions.
• Coordinate federal and state income tax returns, R&D tax credit studies, Delaware franchise tax, and sales & use tax filings with outside advisors.
• Manage business, insurance, and statistical surveys, and maintain compliance with government contracts and grant reporting requirements.

FP&A & Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team; set priorities, review work, and build a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Support the SVP of Finance on budgeting, reforecasts, customer profitability, pricing, and Board and investor materials.