Assistant Controller: Path to Controller at EV Startup

DeWinter Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

DeWinter Group is partnering with a fast-growing EV startup to hire an Assistant Controller (Path to Controller). This role leads the accounting foundation, building scalable processes from the ground up as the company scales toward its first formal audit.

Reporting to the Controller, you will own monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes, drive audit readiness, and help co-lead an ERP implementation. A systems-curious mindset, comfort with AI and data workflows, and startup DNA are essential to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with a solid GL and month-end close foundation.
• Big 4 experience is a plus, but strong industry experience is valued.
• Experience with startups or high-growth tech, hardware/software, or retail businesses is preferred.
• Strong accounting judgment and ability to build controls in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Close ownership: lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes, GL, reconciliations, JEs, and financial reporting.
• Audit & controls: drive audit readiness for the first formal audit and implement scalable internal controls.
• Systems & automation: co-lead ERP implementation; work with AI and data workflows to streamline the close.
• Cross-functional leadership: partner with Finance, Operations, Sales, and executives with high ownership.

Skills

GL & close process

Audit readiness

Systems & automation

SQL/Python/data workflows

Cross-functional leadership

Startup experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

SQL

Python

Job description

DeWinter Group is partnering with a fast-growing EV startup to hire an Assistant Controller (Path to Controller). This role leads the accounting foundation, building scalable processes from the ground up as the company scales toward its first formal audit.

Reporting to the Controller, you will own monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes, drive audit readiness, and help co-lead an ERP implementation. A systems-curious mindset, comfort with AI and data workflows, and startup DNA are essential to