Velo3D

Sr. Controller

Velo3D • $170K — $220K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential required.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership roles.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards.
  • Hands-on ERP experience with a focus on process improvement.
  • Proven ability to lead teams through growth and system changes.
  • Excellent analytical and executive-level communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all corporate accounting functions, including general ledger and financial close processes.
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
  • Prepare financial statements and management reports.
  • Oversee the purchase order lifecycle and improve procurement processes.
  • Partner with Operations to enhance inventory management practices.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with FP&A.
  • Drive modernization of financial systems and improve process efficiency.

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage and 401(K) employer contributions.
  • Recognition of exceptional efforts through monthly all-hands meetings.
  • Team member appreciation awards.
Full Job Description
The Sr. Controller is a strategic finance leader responsible for corporate accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and core finance operations across the organization. This role ensures accurate, timely financial results while strengthening purchasing, procurement, inventory, and fulfillment-related processes.

This leader partners closely with the CFO, FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen financial discipline, support scalable growth, improve cash flow, and drive process excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, strong business judgment, and a hands-on approach to building efficient, well-controlled teams and systems.

Essential Responsibilities

Accounting Leadership and Compliance
  • Lead all corporate accounting functions, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, revenue recognition, and the monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, audit requirements, tax regulations, and internal accounting policies.
  • Own the preparation of financial statements, consolidations, and management reports.
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance.
  • Manage external audits and coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners.
  • Manage a team of accounting specialists, including A/P, A/R, operating accounting, and SEC reporting.
  • Draft presentations for senior management and the Board of Directors.

Operational Finance and Process Management
  • Oversee the end-to-end purchase order lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, policy compliance, and efficient approval workflows.
  • Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to improve procurement, vendor onboarding, and alignment between contracts and financial controls.
  • Improve inventory management practices, including valuation, cycle counts, reconciliations, reserve analyses, and aging reviews.
  • Establish reporting and controls across fulfillment, cost of goods sold, landed cost, and other supply chain-related financial activities.
  • Identify bottlenecks and drive automation across purchasing, receiving, inventory, and other finance-adjacent workflows.

Financial Strategy and Business Partnership
  • Partner with FP&A to support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
  • Provide variance analysis, financial insights, and operating metrics to support executive decision-making.
  • Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency across procurement, supply chain, and corporate functions.
  • Support strategic planning, scenario modeling, and long-range financial initiatives in partnership with the CFO.

Systems and Team Leadership
  • Lead the modernization and optimization of financial systems, including ERP platforms, inventory modules, procurement tools, and workflow automation.
  • Drive continuous improvement to shorten close timelines, improve data quality, and strengthen process discipline.
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounting and operational finance team.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and operational excellence.
  • Develop talent pipelines and succession plans within Finance.


Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential required.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership of corporate accounting teams.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit environments.
  • Hands-on ERP experience and a track record of process improvement.
  • Ability to lead teams through growth, change, and system implementations.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and executive-level presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated experience leading close processes and supporting external audits.

Preferred Qualifications
  • MBA or other advanced business degree.
  • Experience with procurement, inventory, supply chain, and fulfillment workflows.
  • Experience with NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms.
  • Experience in a public company or pre-IPO environment.

What Success Looks Like
  • Timely and accurate close and reporting processes.
  • Strong internal controls and scalable accounting processes.
  • Clean audit outcomes with minimal adjustments and clear process ownership.


Our team enjoys excellent benefits including healthcare coverage and 401(K) employer contributions. We believe in transparency and recognizing exceptional efforts through our monthly all-hands meetings and team member appreciation awards.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this full-time position is between $170,000 and $220,000. This salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this position in the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience, job-related skills, related education, work location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. In addition to a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and equity program, as applicable.

About Velo3D

Velo3D is a 3D printing company that specializes in manufacturing high-performance metal parts for aerospace, oil and gas, and other industrial applications. The company's technology is designed to enable the production of complex geometries and internal structures that are difficult or impossible to produce using traditional manufacturing methods. Velo3D's platform includes a suite of software tools that enable engineers to design parts that can be printed with high precision and accuracy. The company was founded in 2014 by Benny Buller, a former executive at SolarCity.
Learn more about Velo3D
Size
100 employees
Market Cap
$287.4 million
Industry
Founded
2014
NASDAQ

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