Vice President, Accounting

Role Overview

• Lead the accounting organization and serve as the senior owner of the controllership function, including financial reporting, accounting operations, close, technical accounting, controls, tax, and treasury.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial statements, management reporting, board/investor reporting support, and regulatory compliance.
• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, with a focus on improving close speed, balance sheet discipline, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and reporting reliability.
• Oversee core accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, revenue recognition, fixed assets, consolidations, and intercompany activity.
• Build and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and documentation to support audit readiness and scalable growth.
• Lead tax compliance and planning across federal, state, local, and indirect taxes, including sales and use tax, nexus considerations, and coordination with external advisors.
• Oversee treasury and cash management activities, including cash forecasting, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and working capital processes in partnership with FP&A and the CFO.
• Drive efficient and effective order-to-cash processes, from customer onboarding and billing through collections, revenue recognition, data integrity, and cash application.
• Own and optimize accounting systems and process architecture, including NetSuite, integrations with Salesforce and HRIS/payroll systems, automated data flows, and accounting data governance.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement AI-enabled tools and automation opportunities across the accounting close, account reconciliations, variance analysis, financial reporting, and internal control processes.
• Partner with Finance, FP&A, IT, Legal, and Security teams to ensure AI tools are implemented responsibly, with appropriate data governance, review controls, auditability, and protection of confidential financial information.
• Drive continuous improvement in the accounting function by using automation, AI, and process redesign to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, shorten close timelines, and scale the finance organization.
• Support M&A integration and acquisition accounting, including purchase accounting, acquired entity integration, policy harmonization, and consolidation of finance processes after acquisitions.
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Revenue Operations, Legal, HR, Sales, Operations, and Technology to improve business processes, financial visibility, and accountability.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team and external advisor network, fostering a culture of ownership, urgency, continuous improvement, and strong internal customer service.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including controllership and corporate accounting in a growth-stage, multi-entity, or global organization.
• Prior experience as a VP of Accounting, Corporate Controller, Assistant Controller, or comparable senior accounting leader with ownership of close, reporting, controls, and accounting operations.
• CPA strongly preferred; public accounting experience, Big 4 or national firm background, or audit-readiness experience is a strong plus.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition, technical accounting, tax compliance, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit processes.
• Expertise with NetSuite and proven success improving accounting systems, integrations, data quality, and scalable finance processes.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging finance technologies, with the ability to thoughtfully apply these tools to accounting operations, financial reporting, close management, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting capital raises, lender/investor reporting, board reporting, financial diligence, or transaction readiness preferred.
• Experience with M&A integration, purchase accounting, multi-entity consolidation, and process harmonization after acquisitions preferred.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and explain complex accounting issues clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, improve underdeveloped processes, and create operating discipline in a fast-moving environment.
• Able to work remotely and coordinate effectively with a fully remote and globally distributed workforce.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in technology, renewable energy, infrastructure, and the drone/UAV space.
• Drone experience or knowledge of UAV operations and regulations is a plus.

Benefits

• Your choice of multiple medical insurance plans, including one that covers 100% of the premium for yourself and your dependents.
• 100% paid dental and vision insurance.
• Unlimited PTO: We mean it when we say we prioritize work-life balance and mental health.
• Equity: Stock incentive program.
• Work-from-home environment: flexibility for employees should be the norm for companies.
• Autonomy and upward mobility.
• Diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture: a place where your voice matters.