Controller

Jobot; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting across three entities and migrate to a single NetSuite environment. This fully remote role partners with the CFO to build scalable processes, enhance inventory transparency, and modernize the close with AI-driven automation.

The ideal candidate will own the finance function, deliver reliable financials, and drive continuous improvement across accounting operations while ensuring strong controls and collaboration with operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including cost/inventory accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Experience leading accounting processes and reviewing financials with strong internal controls.
• Hands-on proficiency with NetSuite Accounting or an equivalent ERP platform.
• CPA, CMA or equivalent qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
• Manage cost and inventory accounting, including valuation, allocations, variance analysis, and GL reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and schedules for actionable insights.
• Oversee reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies in line with standards.
• Optimize NetSuite or other ERP for reporting and data integrity.
• Apply AI-enabled tools to improve reconciliations, reporting, and workflows.

Skills

Accounting leadership

ERP systems

AI-enabled accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CMA a plus

Tools

NetSuite

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Controller

$160000 - $170000 per year | Richmond, VA | Remote | Permanent

Controller | Remote | Lead a NetSuite migration at a newly merged robotics company. CPA, multi-entity, and AI-curious? Let's talk.

A bit about us:

Our client is a laboratory automation company based in Colorado Springs. They recently merged with their sister company into one brand, so there's a lot of energy around bringing the two legacies together.

They build open, plug-and-play hardware for labs, so that automation is easier to integrate and works with other vendors' equipment. They have three main product lines:

• Collaborative robots
• Storage and handling
• Consumable washing

They serve OEMs, integrators, life science labs, and distributors, and they recently announced a partnership for integration purposes

Why join us?

Our client is a newly merged lab automation company, and its Controller will own finance across three entities and lead the move from three legacy ERPs to a single NetSuite environment. It's a hands-on, fully remote role with a direct partnership with the CFO, where you'll build the processes and use AI and automation to modernize the close. If you want real ownership and a standout chapter on your resume, this is a rare chance to shape the finance function at a company that helps scientists work faster.

Job Details

Join a forward-thinking accounting and finance team as a Permanent Controller and turn financial insight into business impact. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys strengthening financial operations, improving inventory visibility, and using technology to make accounting smarter and more efficient.

You will lead core accounting activities, deliver reliable financials, and build scalable processes that support confident decision-making. Bring your expertise in cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial systems to a role where accuracy, innovation, and continuous improvement matter.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and oversee accurate, timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Manage cost and inventory accounting, including inventory valuation, cost allocations, variance analysis, and reconciliation of inventory records to the general ledger.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules to provide actionable insights into business performance.
• Oversee account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure issues are resolved promptly.
• Maintain strong internal controls, consistent accounting policies, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Optimize NetSuite Accounting or an equivalent ERP system to strengthen reporting, data integrity, and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate and apply AI-enabled tools and automation to improve reconciliations, reporting, analysis, and accounting workflows while maintaining appropriate controls and human review.
• Develop and maintain clear runbooks and standard operating procedures for recurring accounting activities.
• Partner with finance, operations, and other stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, and cost optimization.
• Coordinate audit requests and support the preparation of accurate documentation and financial schedules.
• Coach accounting team members and foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including responsibility for cost accounting, inventory accounting, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience leading accounting processes and reviewing financials, with strong knowledge of applicable accounting standards and internal controls.
• Hands-on proficiency with NetSuite Accounting or an equivalent accounting or ERP platform.
• Experience with AI-enabled accounting tools, financial automation, or equivalent technology-driven process improvements.
• Ability to create, maintain, and improve accounting runbooks and process documentation.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical recommendations.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Effective communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative approach to cross-functional problem-solving.
• CPA, CMA, or an equivalent professional qualification is a plus.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.