Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
8-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a management role
Deep technical GAAP expertise, particularly in revenue recognition and complex transactions
Experience designing and scaling internal control environments, ideally with SOX readiness exposure
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and evaluating ERP systems like NetSuite
Experience in fundraising and board reporting
Proven ability to research and document complex accounting issues
Responsibilities
Own the overall accounting function and financial reporting strategy, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Build and lead the accounting team, including hiring and development
Set technical accounting policies for complex areas specific to the semiconductor industry
Design the internal control framework and risk management strategy for future SOX readiness
Lead technical accounting research and draft position papers for complex transactions
Manage the external audit relationship, including scope negotiation and dispute resolution
Partner with the CFO on capital strategy and investor reporting
Benefits
Full-time, exempt position with significant visibility to executive leadership
Opportunity to shape the accounting function in a scaling company
Engagement in strategic decision-making and capital strategy
Potential for professional growth in a venture-backed startup environment
Involvement in complex and judgment-intensive accounting areas unique to the semiconductor industry
Full Job Description
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Compensation Range: $150,000 - $190,000 (DOE)
Position Summary
3D Glass Solutions is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the company's accounting function and own the integrity of its financial reporting. Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller will manage the accounting team, oversee the close and financial reporting process, maintain a strong internal control environment, and serve as a key technical accounting resource as the company scales. This is a leadership role with significant visibility to the CFO and executive team.
Key Responsibilities
Own the company's overall accounting function and financial reporting strategy, delegating execution of the close process to the Accounting Manager while retaining final accountability for accuracy and timeliness
Build and lead the accounting organization - hire, develop, and manage the Accounting Manager and broader accounting team as the company scales
Set technical accounting policy for complex and judgment-heavy areas specific to a semiconductor business: revenue recognition on multi-element and design/licensing arrangements, standard costing and inventory valuation (including excess & obsolescence reserves), and capitalization vs. expensing of R&D and mask/tooling costs
Design the company's internal control framework and risk management strategy, anticipating requirements for future SOX readiness ahead of an IPO or acquisition
Lead technical accounting research and drafting of formal position papers for new, unusual, or judgment-intensive transactions (e.g., equity financings, convertible notes, government/DOE grants, R&D tax credits)
Own the external audit relationship at the engagement level - negotiate scope and fees, manage the audit committee/board relationship, and resolve technical disputes with auditors
Partner directly with the CFO on capital strategy: fundraising due diligence, cap table and equity accounting, banking/credit facility negotiations, and investor and board reporting
Own tax strategy in partnership with outside advisors, including R&D tax credit studies, multi-state nexus, and structuring for future growth
Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of ERP and financial systems as the company scales from startup to growth stage
Develop and present financial reporting packages, KPIs, and technical accounting memos to the CFO, board of directors, and investors
Assess and advise on the accounting and reporting implications of strategic transactions, including M&A, new product lines, and international expansion
Establish company-wide accounting policies and a formal delegation-of-authority framework as the organization grows
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
8-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3+ years managing a team and owning the audit relationship
Deep technical GAAP expertise, including revenue recognition, inventory/cost accounting, and complex or judgment-intensive transactions
Track record designing and scaling an internal control environment, ideally with exposure to SOX readiness
Extensive hands-on experience with QuickBooks and ability to evaluate and lead migration to a more robust ERP (e.g., NetSuite) as the company scales
Experience supporting fundraising, board reporting, or investor due diligence
Proven ability to research and formally document positions on novel or complex accounting issues
Strong executive presence; comfortable presenting to the CFO, board, and investors
Preferred:
Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm)
Experience in semiconductor, hardware, or engineering/design manufacturing industries, including standard costing and inventory reserve methodology
Experience with R&D tax credits, government/DOE grant accounting, or export-control-adjacent finance functions
Prior experience as a Controller (or senior accounting leader ready to step up) at a venture-backed startup
Experience leading an ERP implementation or system conversion
