About the RoleOwn the accounting backbone of a fast-scaling AI-hardware company. As Controller, you'll run our accounting operations, financial close, and reporting - and build the controls, systems, and team that let DensityAI scale cleanly from startup to a company ready for its next stage. You'll be the steward of the books and a key partner to finance leadership and the broader business.
What You'll Do- Own day-to-day accounting operations and the monthly/quarterly close - GL, AP/AR, payroll, expense, and treasury support - with accurate, timely financials
- Produce US GAAP financial statements and management reporting; support board and investor reporting
- Partner with FP&A to manage the annual financial statement audit, coordinate external auditors, and ensure timely completion of audited financials and related filings
- Build and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable processes as headcount and spend grow
- Own technical accounting - revenue recognition (ASC 606), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), leases, and R&D/capitalization questions relevant to a chip company
- Manage external audits, tax filings, and statutory/regulatory compliance with our auditors and tax advisors
- Partner with FP&A on ERP selection, implementation, and optimization, including finance process design, data migration, testing, and continuous improvement.
- Lead and scale the accounting function - select and implement ERP/systems (e.g., NetSuite), and hire/mentor the team over time
- Partner with FP&A and finance leadership on budgeting, spend visibility, and cash management - including the silicon supply-chain/NRE spend the program drives
What We're Looking For- BS/MS in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller, ideally blending public accounting (Big 4) and industry
- Deep US GAAP and hands-on technical accounting (ASC 606, ASC 718, leases)
- Track record scaling accounting at a high-growth startup - building close processes, controls, and systems from an early stage
- Experience owning external audits and tax, and implementing/administering an ERP (NetSuite or equivalent)
- A hands-on builder who's comfortable doing the work and leading it in a fast-moving environment
- (Optional) Hardware/semiconductor or deep-tech experience; inventory/COGS/manufacturing accounting; multi-entity or international consolidation; pre-IPO / IPO-readiness exposure
CompensationFinal offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO.
Visa SponsorshipDensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status.
Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certifications.
California pay range
$200,000-$300,000 USD
