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Aescape· Finance
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NYC/Metro Area$175k - $225k + equity + bonusFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Controller to lead day-to-day accounting, close processes, and partner with Operations/Supply Chain and Revenue Operations in a fast-paced hardware/physical AI company.

Responsibilities

  • Own and maintain the end-to-end accounting function, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, inventory, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts
  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
  • Partner with the SVP of Operations and Operations/Supply Chain on inventory accounting, COGS, landed costs, standard costing, and manufacturing variance analysis for hardware products
  • Partner with Revenue Operations on accounts receivable, customer billing, collections, credit and payment terms, and order-to-cash processes
  • Own accounts payable, including vendor management and relationship oversight
  • Support accounts receivable efforts, including AR aging reports and collection metrics
  • Apply and maintain revenue recognition policies per ASC 606, including reviewing customer arrangements
  • Research, document, and implement accounting treatments for complex or non-routine transactions
  • Establish and improve internal controls, policies, close processes, and procedures per GAAP
  • Identify and implement AI, automation, and tech to streamline accounting processes
  • Manage fixed asset accounting, capitalization policy, depreciation, and hardware tracking
  • Support cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
  • Support annual audit and tax preparation with external auditors/tax advisors
  • Ensure compliance with sales/use tax and other filings with third-party tax providers
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff as the team grows
  • Partner with leadership on ad hoc financial analysis and special projects, and support CFO as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in hardware/manufacturing/consumer electronics
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks
  • Proficiency with NetSuite and advanced Excel
  • Demonstrated experience owning month-end close and preparing financial statements
  • Strong experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, and COGS in a physical-product business
  • Working knowledge of AI-enabled tools and automation applied to accounting workflows
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills
  • Highly responsive and proactive with strong prioritization and multitasking abilities
  • Startup or growth-stage experience is a plus
  • Hybrid schedule: 3 days/week in NYC office; remote on remaining days

Skills

Required:GAAP knowledgeNetSuiteFinancial statement preparation

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid healthcare coverage for employees
  • Generous coverage for eligible dependents
  • Flexible time off
  • Quarterly Wellness Days
  • Generous parental leave
  • Complimentary OneMedical membership
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Home office budget
  • Annual professional development stipend
  • Dinner provided when working late
  • Complimentary Aescape recovery sessions for self/friends/family
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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