havocai - Controller

• FINANCIAL REPORTING & CLOSE • Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. • Own the company’s close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and scalable financial reporting while continuously improving close timelines, process quality, and operational efficiency. • Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, consolidation processes, and overall financial statement integrity. • Develop and deliver high-quality financial reporting packages for executive leadership, the Board stakeholders, and, as applicable, Audit Committee audiences. • Establish reporting standards, review mechanisms, and operating rhythms that support accuracy, accountability, and executive-level decision-making. • TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING • Serve as the company’s senior technical accounting leader, owning accounting policies, technical memos, and conclusions across complex areas including revenue recognition under ASC 606, inventory, leases under ASC 842, stock-based compensation, business combinations, and other areas as the company scales. • Monitor, assess, and lead implementation of new accounting pronouncements and evolving reporting requirements. • Advise the CFO and executive leadership on the accounting implications of strategic initiatives, transactions, customer contracts, financing activities, acquisitions, and new business models. • Partner with Legal, FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, and external advisors to ensure accounting positions are well-documented, supportable, and aligned with company objectives. • EXTERNAL REPORTING & READINESS • Build financial reporting processes, documentation, and governance practices aligned with public-company standards and increasing external scrutiny. • Partner with external auditors, legal counsel, and other advisors on complex reporting, disclosure, and compliance matters. • Contribute to the company’s readiness for enhanced external reporting requirements, including preparation for future liquidity events, large-scale financing, public-company expectations, or other significant corporate milestones. • Support the preparation of materials for Board and Audit Committee engagement, including financial reporting updates, audit matters, control environment updates, and key accounting judgments. • AUDIT, TAX & COMPLIANCE • Serve as the primary executive liaison for external auditors, managing the annual audit and any interim or quarterly review processes. • Ensure audit readiness through disciplined documentation, strong accounting processes, timely issue resolution, and a proactive approach to auditor engagement. • Oversee tax compliance in partnership with external providers, including federal, state, local, and international filings as applicable. • Ensure accounting and reporting processes are designed to support compliance with regulatory, contractual, and government contracting requirements where applicable. • RISK, CONTROLS & COMPLIANCE • Design, implement, and maintain a scalable internal control framework that supports the company’s growth, operational complexity, and reporting obligations. • Partner with Internal Audit or equivalent functions to identify key risks, evaluate control effectiveness, and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are in place. • Continuously evaluate and strengthen business process controls across accounting, payroll, procurement, inventory, financial reporting, and related workflows. • Drive a culture of compliance, accountability, and strong financial stewardship across the organization. • LEADERSHIP & TEAM BUILDING • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing accounting organization capable of supporting the company through its next stages of growth. • Develop the accounting team structure, hiring roadmap, operating model, and career progression pathways aligned with business needs. • Establish a culture of ownership, accuracy, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. • Balance executive-level leadership with hands-on execution, particularly in areas where processes, systems, or teams are still being built. • Serve as a trusted partner to the CFO and executive team on accounting strategy, organizational design, risk management, and financial infrastructure. • CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PARTNERSHIP • Partner closely with FP&A to support forecasting, budgeting, performance analysis, and executive reporting. • Collaborate with Legal on contracts, compliance matters, equity compensation, corporate governance, and transaction support. • Work with Operations and Supply Chain on inventory accounting, cost accounting, manufacturing processes, and operational reporting. • Support executive leadership with timely financial insights, reporting, and analysis that inform strategic decisions. • Partner with HR on payroll, equity compensation, headcount planning, and related accounting processes. • Act as a senior Finance partner across the organization, translating accounting and control requirements into practical, scalable business processes. • SYSTEMS & INFRASTRUCTURE • Evaluate, implement, and optimize ERP and financial systems, including NetSuite or equivalent platforms. • Drive automation, data integrity, and scalability across accounting workflows, reporting processes, close activities, reconciliations, and financial operations. • Ensure alignment between financial systems, operational systems, and reporting requirements. • Lead system upgrades, integrations, and process redesign efforts as the company scales. • Establish financial systems infrastructure that supports auditability, operational efficiency, and executive-level visibility.