Controller
Controllers in AI infrastructure companies oversee the full accounting function for rapidly scaling operations, balancing hands-on execution of close cycles with strategic leadership of accounting teams and systems. They distinguish themselves by building accounting infrastructure from scratch in high-growth environments—designing controls frameworks, writing SOPs, and automating manual processes using AI tools—rather than maintaining existing structures. These roles typically sit within Finance organizations that support compute-intensive businesses, partnering across Treasury, FP&A, Tax, and Operations to ensure financial reporting accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness while the business scales infrastructure for AI workloads.
Skills
What companies are looking for in this role.
Designing and implementing internal control frameworks for financial reporting compliance
Preparing and reviewing financial statements under accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS)
Managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes
Conducting account reconciliations and performing variance analysis
Leading external audit processes and coordinating with external auditors
Managing compliance with SOX regulations and internal control frameworks
Managing consolidation processes for multi-entity and multi-currency environments
Designing and documenting accounting policies and procedures
Overseeing statutory tax compliance and regulatory filings across jurisdictions
Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger operations
Preparing technical accounting memoranda for complex transactions
Preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial performance analysis
Architecting intercompany transaction frameworks and elimination logic
Designing and implementing controls for revenue recognition and lease accounting
Managing payroll accounting and employee benefits compliance
Automating accounting processes and workflows using technology and AI tools
Leading data-driven process improvements and identifying automation opportunities
Implementing and configuring enterprise resource planning systems
Evaluating and managing system implementations and migrations
Collaborating cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, IT, and Legal teams
Building scalable processes and infrastructure for high-growth organizations
Building accounting teams from scratch and managing distributed accounting functions
Communicating complex financial information to non-accounting stakeholders
Driving remediation of control deficiencies and managing change initiatives
Translating business requirements into accounting system designs and controls
Technology
The tools and technologies that define this role.
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