Harmonic Finance Inc ™ | Certified B Corp · 4 hours ago
VP Controller | Rapid Growth AI Hardware Start-up | $1 Billion Series A
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$300K/yr - $425K/yrHarmonic Finance Inc is a rapidly growing AI hardware start-up focused on solving major challenges in heavy manufacturing. The VP Controller will establish the global accounting function, implement scalable processes, and ensure compliance while shaping the company's strategic direction during a period of rapid growth.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Fin Glanvill
Responsibilities
Establish the global accounting function from the ground up, designing scalable processes and controls suitable for a high-growth, multi-entity manufacturing business
Develop and implement a robust cost accounting framework to support complex manufacturing operations, product costing, and margin analysis
Lead the setup and integration of international entities, managing cross-border accounting, statutory reporting, and consolidation under US GAAP
Partner with external advisors for country-specific tax, regulatory, and accounting guidance; ensure global compliance and efficient tax structuring
Build and manage the full month-end close process to IPO-ready standards, including internal controls, financial reporting, and audit preparation
Provide technical accounting oversight and implement new guidance as the company evolves through R&D, production, and commercialization stages
Oversee government accounting compliance, including adherence to federal contracting standards and audit requirements
Lead the selection and implementation of a global ERP system, ensuring seamless integration across functions and geographies
Recruit, mentor, and scale a high-performing accounting and finance team capable of supporting a complex international manufacturing footprint
Qualification
Required
Experience establishing or running a complex international accounting function in a Tech business (this can include AI, Deeptech, Manufacturing, Robotics, Defense, Biotech, Climate Tech and Green Energy, SaaS, Fintech)
Deep understanding of cost accounting
Significant international Controllership experience
Excellent communication skills
High level of commercial acumen
Preferred
Experience dealing with government contracts
Experience in R&D heavy environments that have transitioned to large scale manufacturing
Experience in a high growth VC or PE backed environment
Built and established large international Accounting teams
Established new ERP processes or led significant Finance transformation
Benefits
Bonus
Share options
Company
Harmonic Finance Inc ™ | Certified B Corp
Harmonic is a B Corp Recruitment & Executive Search company that partners with some of the fastest growing start-ups, scale-ups, and entrepreneur-led organisations worldwide.
Founded in 2018
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Fin Glanvill
Co-Founder & President
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