Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Our mission at TensorWave Cloud is to build seamless, secure, reliable, and resilient AI infrastructure at scale, eliminating barriers and challenging the status quo to empower builders and support AI innovation.

About the role

We are looking for a Controller to serve as the company’s senior accounting authority, owning accounting policy, U.S. GAAP compliance, audit leadership, and IPO readiness. This role is critical to ensuring TensorWave’s financial reporting, controls, and accounting infrastructure are scalable, defensible, and public-company ready.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain company-wide accounting policies and procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAP

Serve as the technical accounting expert for complex areas including ASC 606 (revenue), ASC 842 (leases and sale-leaseback), fixed assets, stock-based compensation, and complex financing arrangements

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close oversight, including review of significant journal entries, estimates, and reserves

Act as primary point of contact for external auditors and lead all financial statement audits

Ensure audit readiness at all times, including preparation of audit schedules and resolution of audit findings

Design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control framework (SOX-ready) with appropriate segregation of duties

Lead accounting readiness for IPO, including PCAOB audits, SEC reporting support, and public-company accounting standards

Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, Legal, Procurement, Supply Chain, and People Ops on accounting implications of business activities

Oversee accounting systems and ensure system configurations align with accounting policy and reporting requirements

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounting organization with clear standards, accountability, and documentation

Required Experience

CPA required

12+ years of progressive accounting experience

Prior StartUp Experience

Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and accounting policy development

Significant audit experience, preferably with Big 4 or national public accounting firms

Proven experience leading complex audits and interacting with external auditors

Demonstrated IPO experience, including pre-IPO readiness and / or public company reporting

Strong leadership, judgment, and communication skills

Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar) in a high-growth environment

Preferred Experience

Experience in capital-intensive, infrastructure, or technology-enabled businesses

Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal audit frameworks

Experience supporting lender diligence and investor reporting

What We Bring

Mission driven company

Competitive Salary

Stock Options

100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

Flexible PTO

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Mental Health Benefits through Spring Health

We’re looking for resilient, adaptable people to join our team, people who believe in the mission and think at massive scale. The solutions that worked on a handful of devices will not work at Exascale. Be prepared to be pushed daily, to learn a lot, and literally build the future.

TensorWave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, national origin, or veteran status.