Vice President, Controller

Agility Robotics$285K — $370K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • CPA required.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles.
  • Public accounting experience with a Big Four firm strongly preferred.
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and technical accounting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies, technical accounting memoranda, and accounting position papers.
  • Coordinate preparation of audited financial statements and build SEC reporting processes.
  • Design and implement a scalable Sarbanes-Oxley internal control framework.
  • Lead all accounting functions, including Accounts Payable and Receivable, Payroll, and Cash Management.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan with a 6% company match.
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
  • Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays for exempt employees.
  • Catered lunches four times a week and healthy snacks at certain locations.
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Full Job Description
Role Overview

The Vice President, Corporate Controller will serve as the Company's senior accounting leader, responsible for the integrity of Agility Robotics' financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, compliance, and financial infrastructure. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this highly visible leadership role will be instrumental in building a world-class accounting organization and preparing the Company for the demands of operating as a public company.

This position will partner closely with the executive leadership team and leaders across Finance, Legal, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Information Technology to establish scalable financial processes, systems, and controls that support the Company's rapid domestic and international growth.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting expertise with demonstrated success building high-performing accounting organizations in high-growth technology or manufacturing companies. This individual will be a strategic, hands-on leader who embraces automation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity and corporate governance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Close
  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Develop and maintain accounting policies, technical accounting memoranda, and accounting position papers.
  • Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of all financial reporting.
  • Analyze financial statements, identify significant fluctuations and business trends, and communicate key insights to FP&A team (for departmental budget vs actual analysis) and executive leadership.
  • Develop management reporting packages and present quarterly financial results, accounting updates, and process improvement initiatives to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
  • Ensure revenue recognition aligns with contractual terms/obligations and incoterms.
  • Work collaboratively with operations, manufacturing and engineering for evaluation of periodic warranty reserves, capitalization impacts and/or appropriate accruals.
  • Oversee valuation of warrants, stock based compensation and any other embedded derivatives related to financial instruments/incentives and/or liabilities.

Public Company Experience and Readiness
  • Lead accounting readiness initiatives supporting the Company's transition to the public markets.
  • Coordinate preparation of audited financial statements.
  • Build and oversee SEC reporting processes, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statements, and other required filings.
  • Establish disclosure controls, reporting calendars, and governance processes.
  • Partner with Legal, Investor Relations, and external advisors to ensure compliance with SEC, Nasdaq, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Implement public-company accounting best practices across the finance organization.
  • Work alongside Audit partner and Audit Committee/Board of Directors including the negotiation of annual accounting services.
  • Liaise with Auditor for preparation of rep letters and other associated processes around routine filings, prospectuses, ATM facilities and potential future equity/debt offerings
  • Oversee presentation materials for the Audit Committee.
Internal Controls & SOX
  • Design, implement, and maintain a scalable Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control framework.
  • Establish internal controls and governance processes that evolve alongside the Company's rapid growth and operational complexity.
  • Document, test, monitor, and remediate key financial controls.
  • Lead SOX readiness initiatives and coordinate internal control audits with external auditors.
  • Be aware of future deadlines around emerging growth and non-accelerated filing status.
  • Ensure implementation of ERP selection/implementation is both useful for and compliant with our business, business model and best practices/internal controls.
  • Promote a culture of strong governance, compliance, and enterprise risk management.
Accounting Operations
  • Lead all accounting functions, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Cost Accounting, Revenue Accounting, Equity Administration, and Cash Management.
  • Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance.
  • Oversee manufacturing accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, gross margin analysis, and operational accounting processes.
  • Strengthen working capital management across cash, receivables, payables, and inventory.
  • Ensure accurate accounting for stock-based compensation, equity transactions, and complex technical accounting matters.
  • Develop scalable accounting policies, procedures, and workflows that support continued organizational growth.
  • Support the establishment of accounting infrastructure and processes for future international operations.
Audit & Tax and Compliance
  • Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
  • Lead annual audits and quarterly review processes.
  • Own regulatory reporting and financial compliance activities.
  • Coordinate income tax compliance, tax provision, and statutory reporting with external tax advisors.
  • Support lender reporting and debt covenant compliance, as applicable.
  • Ensure timely completion of all financial audits and regulatory filings.
Systems & Process Improvement
  • Lead ERP implementation, optimization, and finance systems integration initiatives.
  • Improve financial close efficiency through automation and process standardization.
  • Partner cross-functionally to redesign and improve business processes across Finance, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and IT.
  • Develop scalable financial infrastructure capable of supporting rapid organizational growth.
  • Lead finance-related strategic initiatives and special projects.
Team Leadership
  • Build, develop, and lead a best-in-class accounting organization capable of supporting a rapidly scaling global business.
  • Recruit, mentor, and retain exceptional accounting talent.
  • Establish a culture of ownership, accountability, operational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a trusted business partner to executive leadership, providing financial insight and strategic guidance across the organization.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • CPA required.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles.
  • Public accounting experience with a Big Four or nationally recognized accounting firm strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated success serving as a Controller or Assistant Controller in a high-growth technology or manufacturing company.
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and technical accounting.
  • Experience implementing and operating within a SOX-compliant internal control environment.
  • Experience leading external audits and managing complex accounting matters.
  • Strong ERP experience (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, Board members, auditors, investors, and cross-functional business partners.
  • Proven ability to build strong working relationships across multiple functional organizations.
  • Strategic mindset with exceptional attention to detail and execution.
  • High degree of ownership, integrity, accountability, and sound professional judgment.
  • Experience supporting an IPO, de-SPAC transaction, or operating as a public company.
  • Manufacturing, inventory, and cost accounting experience.
  • Experience supporting global or multi-entity operations.
  • Experience with equity compensation accounting and SEC reporting.
  • Three or more years of experience as a Corporate Controller or Assistant Controller.
  • Experience building and scaling finance organizations during periods of rapid growth.
Leadership Profile
  • Executive presence and ability to communicate succinctly to CFO, CEO and Board of Directors during quarterly board meetings.
  • Exceptional technical accounting expertise and business judgment.
  • Strategic thinking balanced with hands-on execution.
  • Strong executive presence and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
  • A process-oriented mindset with a passion for automation and continuous improvement.
  • Calm, decisive leadership in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
  • Outstanding organizational and analytical skills.
  • Results-oriented leadership with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Uncompromising integrity, ethics, and commitment to strong corporate governance.
  • A collaborative leadership style focused on developing high-performing teams.

This a hybrid position based out of one of our Fremont, CA offices.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Anticipated Base Salary Range

$285,000-$370,000 USD

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:
  • 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
  • Equity: Company stock options.
  • Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
  • Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
  • Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Time Off:
    • Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
    • Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
  • On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
  • Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
  • Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
  • Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.

All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.

Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.

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About Agility Robotics

Agility Robotics is a robotics company that designs and builds bipedal robots for a variety of applications. The company's robots are designed to operate in human environments, and are capable of navigating stairs, uneven terrain, and other obstacles. Agility Robotics' robots are used in a variety of industries, including logistics, delivery, and inspection. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Albany, Oregon.
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