A great Interim Controller opportunity has arisen for a AI start up based in Oakland, CA.
● Drive Financial Operations: Manage agreements and payments across vendors, payroll, grants, and investments.
● Lead Financial Reporting and Compliance: Oversee the preparation of accurate, timely financial statements and
ensure successful completion of taxes and annual audits by managing relationships with accounting, audit, and tax
partners.
● Lead FP&A: Partner with budget leads and leadership on financial analysis, including budget-to-actuals
reporting and deep-dive analyses.
● Oversee the Balance Sheet and Treasury: Collaborate with internal and external partners to monitor and report
on the company’s investment portfolio, supporting informed decision-making and risk management.
We’re also looking for someone who will:
Qualifications
● 8-12 years of experience in accounting, financial management and strategic finance, preferably with a
combination of experience in professional services plus startups.
● Motivated by enabling science that could reshape the future.
● Exceptional relationship orientation and verbal + written communication.
● Gives and receives feedback well.
● Comfortable operating outside a fixed job description and thriving in a startup-like environment.
● Eagerness to use AI and new technology as an opportunity to improve effectiveness.
● Bias to action and experimentation.
● Commitment to high standards, ownership, and tenacious problem solving.
This role is based in office 5 days a week, moving to 3 days per week between January and June 2027.
Please apply or contact [email protected]
