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Vice President Finance - Corporate Controller

San Carlos, CA. Posted 16 days ago

The role

The Vice President Finance - Corporate Controller will build accounting, systems, and controls to public-company standards. This person reports to the CFO and leads accounting across US and international entities.

What you will do

  • Deliver an accurate, on-time month-end close across all entities.
  • Lead the selection and end-to-end implementation of a scalable ERP.
  • Build accounting policies and internal controls for clean external audits.
  • Deliver financial reporting and technical accounting guidance to the executive team and Board of Directors.
  • Build and lead a global accounting team using automation and AI tools.

Required qualifications

  • 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership, including time as Controller or VP Finance at a high-growth venture-backed company or a public technology company.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Active CPA license.
  • Proven track record of leading at least one end-to-end ERP implementation in a high-growth environment.
  • Expert-level knowledge of US GAAP, multi-entity international consolidation, and corporate tax structures.
  • Experience managing distributed accounting teams across multiple countries.
  • Proven track record of scaling a finance function through major funding milestones such as Series B and later rounds or debt facilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to turn complex financial data into clear, actionable messages for the executive team, the Board, and leaders outside finance.

Nice to have

  • Experience with equity administration and stock-based compensation accounting in Carta, in partnership with HR and Legal.
  • Exposure to automation and AI tools in accounting workflows.
  • Experience in building SOX-ready controls or public-company reporting processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
  • 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
  • Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
  • Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
  • Onsite snacks and catered lunches

About the company

1X is building humanoid robots that work in homes. They are scaling to ship their flagship robot, NEO, at scale.