Heron Power · 17 hours ago
Controller
Scotts Valley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$195K/yr - $225K/yr
7+ years expHeron Power is a startup company focused on developing innovative power electronics for the modern grid. The Controller will play a pivotal role in establishing the accounting function, leading ERP implementation, and preparing for financial audits while fostering a high-performing team as the company scales.
Electrical DistributionEnergyIndustrial Engineering
Hiring Manager
Olivia Ngan Le, PHR
Responsibilities
Scope, select, and project manage implementation of Heron Power’s ERP system in advance of mass production, and ensure tight integration with Supply Chain and Engineering tools
Establish in-house month-end close process including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and account balances
Create inventory and cost accounting processes to ensure accurate reporting of COGS and production
Provide ASC 606 technical accounting guidance on commercial contracts to ensure accurate revenue recognition
Lead preparation to become fully GAAP-compliant and audit-ready, including formalizing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Scale our end-to-end procurement and accounts payable process as Heron Power evolves from R&D to mass production, including hundreds of vendors globally
Manage treasury, tax filings, registrations, and other accounting operations
Recruit and mentor an efficient, high-performing accounting team over time as the company scales
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior-level responsibility in a high-growth or venture-backed company
Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, including experience with technical accounting topics (e.g. ASC 606, 330, 460, 842, 718, 730)
Hands-on experience leading an ERP implementation with cross-functional integrations (e.g. MES, PLM)
Extensive experience with inventory, fixed asset, and cost accounting in a manufacturing or hardware environment
Exceptional ability to communicate complex topics, collaborate cross-functionally, and juggle multiple large projects
Preferred
Prior experience as the first or early accounting hire at a Series A–C company
Prior experience working for Big 4 or top tier accounting firm
Experience preparing for and managing a first-time financial audit
Background in power electronics, energy, climate tech, or capital-intensive manufacturing
Company
Heron Power
Heron Power is an energy technology startup that focuses on developing power electronics for the modern electrical grid.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$38MKey Investors
Capricorn Investment Group
2025-05-29Series A· $38M
Leadership Team
C
Chris Tilton
Director of Mechanical Engineering
Recent News
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