Deputy Controller | Accounting at Aera Technology in Mountain View, CA, USA

Job description

• The Deputy Controller is a finance leader responsible for supporting all aspects of the company's accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions, reporting to the VP of Finance (who reports to the CEO). This role ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial information, supports strategic decision-making, and drives the development of scalable processes and systems to support growth. The Deputy Controller will partner closely with the VP of Finance and cross-functional teams to maintain strong internal controls, compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, and operational excellence in global accounting.
• This position is based out of our Mountain View office on a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office weekly). We are currently evaluating candidates who reside locally.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate accounting functions - general ledger, consolidations, financial close, payroll, tax, AP/AR, and treasury - ensuring timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Own revenue recognition policy and execution under ASC 606 for subscription and usage-based arrangements, including multi-element contracts and deferred revenue
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve internal controls, policies, and procedures, and support internal/external financial reporting including audits, board materials, regulatory filings, and fundraising due diligence.
• Partner with FP&A and Legal to ensure financial alignment and manage multi-entity, multi-state, and international tax compliance as the company scales globally.
• Drive ownership and improvement of financial systems, process automation, and finance AI tooling - including implementing LLM-based billing - to support scalability and efficiency.
• Own stock-based compensation accounting and cap table reconciliation with Legal and People.
• Lead and develop a high-performing accounting team, and manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners.

Requirements

• Strong technical accounting experience, including meaningful revenue recognition experience within enterprise software, SaaS, consumption-based revenue, and professional services, as well as stock-based comp.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Proven experience leading accounting in a complex, multinational organization.
• Strong background in financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and audit.
• Demonstrated success in driving systems implementation and process improvements.
• Big 4 experience and CPA strongly preferred.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Skills

Required

• Technical accounting
• Revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• Stock-based compensation accounting
• Financial reporting
• Compliance
• Internal controls
• Audit
• Systems implementation
• Process improvement
• Leadership
• Communication
• Collaboration

Preferred

• Big 4 experience
• CPA

Benefits

• Benefits: At Aera Technology, we strive to support our Aeranauts and their loved ones through different stages of life with a variety of attractive benefits, and great perks. In addition to offering a competitive salary and company stock options, we have other great benefits available. You’ll find comprehensive medical, vision and dental plans, a 401K plan, flexible paid time off, generous parental leave, and much more. We believe in a flexible working environment, to allow our Aeranauts to perform at their best, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. When you’re working from the office, you’ll also have access to a fully-stocked kitchen with a selection of snacks and beverages.
• $240,000 - $265,000 a year
• Compensation for this position consists of a maximum $265,000 + meaningful equity.
• Actual compensation offered will vary based on a number of factors including prior experience and location. Equity value is subject to company valuation and vesting requirements.