*This is a 100% remote role for a candidate living in either California or Colorado*About the RoleAs Vice President, Accounting, you will lead Zeitview's accounting organization and own the controllership function for a global, remote-first, technology-enabled services business. Reporting to the CFO, this leader will be responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, tax, treasury, order-to-cash, audit readiness, and scalable accounting systems and processes.
This is a senior finance leadership role for a hands-on executive who can operate strategically while building the discipline, cadence, and team capabilities needed to support growth, capital markets readiness, and continued business transformation. This leader will also help modernize the accounting function by identifying and implementing practical AI-enabled tools and workflows that improve close efficiency, financial reporting, reconciliations, documentation, controls, and overall team productivity.
Responsibilities- Lead the accounting organization and serve as the senior owner of the controllership function, including financial reporting, accounting operations, close, technical accounting, controls, tax, and treasury.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial statements, management reporting, board/investor reporting support, and regulatory compliance.
- Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, with a focus on improving close speed, balance sheet discipline, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and reporting reliability.
- Oversee core accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, revenue recognition, fixed assets, consolidations, and intercompany activity.
- Build and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and documentation to support audit readiness and scalable growth.
- Lead tax compliance and planning across federal, state, local, and indirect taxes, including sales and use tax, nexus considerations, and coordination with external advisors.
- Oversee treasury and cash management activities, including cash forecasting, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and working capital processes in partnership with FP&A and the CFO.
- Drive efficient and effective order-to-cash processes, from customer onboarding and billing through collections, revenue recognition, data integrity, and cash application.
- Own and optimize accounting systems and process architecture, including NetSuite, integrations with Salesforce and HRIS/payroll systems, automated data flows, and accounting data governance.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement AI-enabled tools and automation opportunities across the accounting close, account reconciliations, variance analysis, financial reporting, and internal control processes.
- Partner with Finance, FP&A, IT, Legal, and Security teams to ensure AI tools are implemented responsibly, with appropriate data governance, review controls, auditability, and protection of confidential financial information.
- Drive continuous improvement in the accounting function by using automation, AI, and process redesign to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, shorten close timelines, and scale the finance organization.
- Support M&A integration and acquisition accounting, including purchase accounting, acquired entity integration, policy harmonization, and consolidation of finance processes after acquisitions.
- Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Revenue Operations, Legal, HR, Sales, Operations, and Technology to improve business processes, financial visibility, and accountability.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team and external advisor network, fostering a culture of ownership, urgency, continuous improvement, and strong internal customer service.
Qualifications- 15+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including controllership and corporate accounting in a growth- stage, multi-entity, or global organization.
- Prior experience as a VP of Accounting, Corporate Controller, Assistant Controller, or comparable senior accounting leader with ownership of close, reporting, controls, and accounting operations.
- CPA strongly preferred; public accounting experience, Big 4 or national firm background, or audit-readiness experience is a strong plus.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition, technical accounting, tax compliance, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit processes.
- Expertise with NetSuite and proven success improving accounting systems, integrations, data quality, and scalable finance
processes. - Familiarity with artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging finance technologies, with the ability to thoughtfully apply these tools to accounting operations, financial reporting, close management, and internal controls.
- Experience supporting capital raises, lender/investor reporting, board reporting, financial diligence, or transaction readiness preferred.
- Experience with M&A integration, purchase accounting, multi-entity consolidation, and process harmonization after acquisitions preferred.
- Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and explain complex accounting issues clearly.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, improve underdeveloped processes, and create operating discipline in a fast-
moving environment. - Able to work remotely and coordinate effectively with a fully remote and globally distributed workforce.
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in technology, renewable energy, infrastructure, and the drone/UAV space. Drone experience or knowledge of UAV operations and regulations is a plus.
What's Included- Feel great about your work as you join a leading mission-driven intelligent aerial imaging company. Our goal is to accelerate the global transition to renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure, and you personally will play a large part in making this happen.
- Your choice of multiple medical insurance plans, including one that covers 100% of the premium for yourself and your dependents.
- 100% paid dental and vision insurance.
- Unlimited PTO: We mean it when we say we prioritize work-life balance and mental health. Just be sure to share pictures of your vacation when you return!
- Equity: Stock incentive program.
- Work-from-home environment: flexibility for employees should be the norm for companies.
- Autonomy and upward mobility.
- Diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture: a place where your voice matters.
Compensation- Compensation will be commensurate with experience, location, and market benchmarks. The role is expected to include base salary ($230,000 - $260,000 USD), equity participation, and standard company benefits.
