Assistant Controller
At Serve Robotics, we’re reimagining how things move in cities. Our personable sidewalk robot is our vision for the future. It’s designed to take deliveries away from congested streets, make deliveries available to more people, and benefit local businesses.
The Serve fleet has been delighting merchants, customers, and pedestrians along the way in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta and Chicago while doing commercial deliveries. We’re looking for talented individuals who will grow robotic deliveries from surprising novelty to efficient ubiquity.
Who We Are
We are tech industry veterans in software, hardware, and design who are pooling our skills to build the future we want to live in. We are solving real-world problems leveraging robotics, machine learning and computer vision, among other disciplines, with a mindful eye towards the end-to-end user experience. Our team is agile, diverse, and driven. We believe that the best way to solve complicated dynamic problems is collaboratively and respectfully.
The Assistant Controller will play a critical role in managing the company’s accounting operations, assisting with financial reporting, and business partner to leadership. This role partners closely with the Global Corporate Controller and is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and has experience supporting public company reporting and SOX compliance.
JOB DUTIES
Manage and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Manage, mentor, and develop accounting team members through regular coaching, performance feedback, and career development planning
Oversee the consolidation of global subsidiaries, including foreign currency translation and eliminations
Oversee Accounts Payable ensuring timely payments
Oversee Accounts Receivable ensuring timely receipt of invoices
Oversee accounting for property, plant, and equipment, including capitalization policies, depreciation, impairments, and asset disposals
Manage accounting for leases under ASC 842, including ROU assets, lease liabilities, and related disclosures
Support in coordination with external and Internal auditors and manage audit deliverables
Maintain process documentation, and narratives
Help scale accounting systems, tools, and workflows to support company growth
Support in year-end inventory count (travel may be required)
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
Act as a trusted backup to the Controller
Project management of ad hoc projects
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, & SKILLS
Required Experience, Qualifications, and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
7+ years of progressive accounting experience
4-5 years experience managing and leading a team and/or multiple functions
Combination of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience
Experience working at or supporting a public company
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Hands-on experience with SOX compliance
Advanced financial technology skills; experience with modern ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite)
Preferred Experience, Qualifications, and Skills
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Experience at a high-growth or startup company
IPO readiness or post-IPO experience
Experience with equity accounting and stock-based compensation
Strong documentation and technical writing skills