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ControllerThe Network 101 • Scotts Valley, CA, United States
Controller

Controller

The Network 101 • Scotts Valley, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Salary
$230,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Controller (Hands-On Build Role | Hardware / Manufacturing)

Location: Scotts Valley, CA (Onsite 45 days/week) Relocation support provided Salary: $230,000 $270,000 base + meaningful equity

We are a Series B, venture-backed hardware technology company building next-generation power electronics to modernize critical grid infrastructure. Our mission is to replace legacy transformer systems with highly efficient, scalable, domestically produced technology.

We are entering a major inflection point-transitioning from R&D into commercial manufacturing-and are hiring our first dedicated Controller to build the accounting function from the ground up.

This is a rare opportunity to join at the ground floor of a company with significant customer demand, deep technical leadership, and the backing of experienced operators from world-class engineering organizations.

What You'll Do

You will act as both a hands-on operator and a builder of scalable finance infrastructure:

  • Lead selection and implementation of a new ERP system (transitioning off QuickBooks)
  • Build inventory and cost accounting systems to support manufacturing and product COGS
  • Establish and own the month-end close process, including reconciliations and journal entries
  • Bring outsourced accounting functions in-house and prepare the company for its first audit
  • Ensure full U.S. GAAP compliance as the company scales into production
  • Hire, manage, and develop a junior accountant (already approved)
  • Partner closely with engineering, operations, and leadership as products move toward production

What We're Looking For

  • CPA required
  • 712 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong background in manufacturing, hardware, or inventory-heavy environments
  • Prior experience with ERP implementation or system selection
  • Deep knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and U.S. GAAP
  • Comfortable as a senior individual contributor who is still hands-on today, with a path to building and leading a larger finance team
  • Must be onsite in Scotts Valley (relocation support available)

Why This Role

  • First dedicated Controller in a rapidly scaling hardware company
  • Direct impact on building the financial foundation of a future manufacturing business
  • Work alongside leadership with deep experience scaling complex engineering organizations
  • Significant ownership across systems, processes, and team build-out
  • Strong equity upside in a company solving a critical infrastructure problem

Ideal Background

Candidates often come from:

  • High-growth hardware or manufacturing companies
  • Aerospace, EV, robotics, semiconductor, or industrial tech environments
  • Controller / Assistant Controller / Senior Finance Manager roles with ERP + cost accounting exposure

Interview Process

  1. Hiring Manager Interview (technical + cultural fit)
  2. Take-home technical case study (35 hours)
  3. On-site panel interview (Scotts Valley office)
  4. Final interview with executive leadership team
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