Controller

Kirkland , United States

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Lead Echodyne's financial records and accounting team, driving efficient processes to support the company's growth and ensuring compliance with US GAAP in a fast-paced environment.

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).


Echodyne is seeking an experienced Controller who is ready to lead and oversee Echodyne’s financial records and accounting team. You will be responsible for maintaining all procedures and controls related to the Company's financial accounts. 

A CPA is required. A blend of public accounting and industry experience is also needed. This person must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a growing company. Strong technical accounting and GAAP knowledge are prerequisites. 


The Controller will partner with the VP Accounting & Finance and play a critical role in continuing to build a world-class accounting function to help scale and support the Company’s rapidly growing business. This role partners closely with operations, engineering, supply chain, and executive leadership to drive efficiency, improve cost visibility, and support long-term business growth. The Controller will drive and implement processes to strengthen the control environment and develop best-in-class processes using system automation and relevant tools. This candidate will be responsible for producing timely financial statements in compliance with US GAAP to inform our management team, investors, and financial partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage the overall direction and coordination of the accounting department
  • Perform and complete the month-end close, financial statement preparation, and account reconciliations for one operating company
  • Lead in the development and coordination of a best-in-class financial accounting organization that will support the Company's long-term growth strategy
  • Manage Oracle NetSuite integrations with other critical systems
  • Performance and oversight of cost and inventory analysis
  • Manage, maintain, and build all accounting functions including billing, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, inventory and general ledger
  • Manage annual PCAOB audit performed by PWC
  • Coordinate insurance and benefits with HR
  • Manage and comply with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings such as sales tax, property tax and others
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls to ensure conformance and compliance with GAAP and other statutory requirements
  • In charge of treasury management
  • Other related tasks required to fulfill the needs of the business

QUALIFICATIONS

  • CPA and bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field
  • Experience managing NetSuite in a Manufacturing environment a plus
  • Experience with pre-IPO preparations and public company internal control requirements
  • Minimum of 10 years with proven accounting experience with a mid-sized company with a focus on manufacturing, inventory and costing systems
  • Outstanding technical accounting skills; demonstrated knowledge of U.S. GAAP including ASC 606, ASC 842 and ASC 330
  • Knowledge of inventory valuation, costing methods and physical count procedures
  • Advanced skills and experience in oral and written communication including analysis, preparation, and report presentation
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
  • Analyze problems, present facts, make recommendations and implement solutions.

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. 

WHAT WE OFFER
The pay range for this position is $145,300 - $217,900 annually.

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

  • Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • Generous Benefits:
    • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you 
      • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
      • Virtual Care – 98Point6
      • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
  • Travel Assistance Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Prepaid Legal Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.


 

 

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Equity Compensation: Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • Health Insurance: Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
  • Other Benefit: Paid Company Holidays
  • Paid Time Off: Flexible PTO

Contribute to Our Success It’s not often you get the chance to change an industry by bringing truly revolutionary technology to market – technology that disrupts existing markets and creates vast new ones. It’s difficult and challenging work, but it’s also exciting, energizing, satisfying, and rewarding! We want to learn more and contribute more than ever before, and have fun while doing so. We want to do great things and be around great people. We want this to be the best job for each of us!  We keep the kitchen well-stocked with food, fruit, and drinks and there are monthly lunches, impromptu barbecues, and seasonal celebrations.  Are you hesitant to fill out an application because you may not fulfill all the requirements? Studies show women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they feel their background doesn’t align perfectly with the job description. At Echodyne, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and fair work environment. If you are interested in a position but your background isn’t a perfect match, we strongly encourage you to apply. Even if there isn’t an ideal role for you now, your application will be kept for future opportunities. The right role could be just around the corner!

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