Controller

EmergencyMD; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Meaningful equity

Job summary

EmergencyMD, located in Scotts Valley, CA, is searching for a Controller to build the accounting function as the company transitions to commercial manufacturing. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a growing hardware technology firm, making a substantial impact.

The ideal candidate will possess a CPA and have 7-12 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong focus on manufacturing or inventory-heavy environments.

The role provides relocation support and the chance to work onsite 4–5 days a week.

Qualifications

• CPA certification is required.
• 7-12 years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Strong background in manufacturing or inventory-heavy environments is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the selection and implementation of a new ERP system.
• Build inventory and cost accounting systems.
• Establish and own the month-end close process.

Skills

CPA

Progressive accounting experience

Manufacturing background

ERP implementation experience

Knowledge of cost accounting

Hands-on senior contributor

Job description

Controller (Hands-On Build Role | Hardware / Manufacturing)

Location: Scotts Valley, CA (Onsite 4–5 days/week)

Relocation support provided

Salary: $230,000 – $270,000 base + meaningful equity

We are a Series B, venture-backed hardware technology company building next-generation power electronics to modernize critical grid infrastructure. Our mission is to replace legacy transformer systems with highly efficient, scalable, domestically produced technology.

We are entering a major inflection point—transitioning from R&D into commercial manufacturing—and are hiring our first dedicated Controller to build the accounting function from the ground up.

This is a rare opportunity to join at the ground floor of a company with significant customer demand, deep technical leadership, and the backing of experienced operators from world-class engineering organizations.

What You'll Do

• Lead selection and implementation of a new ERP system (transitioning off QuickBooks)
• Build inventory and cost accounting systems to support manufacturing and product COGS
• Establish and own the month-end close process, including reconciliations and journal entries
• Bring outsourced accounting functions in-house and prepare the company for its first audit
• Ensure full U.S. GAAP compliance as the company scales into production
• Hire, manage, and develop a junior accountant (already approved)
• Partner closely with engineering, operations, and leadership as products move toward production

What We're Looking For

• CPA required
• 7–12 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong background in manufacturing, hardware, or inventory-heavy environments
• Prior experience with ERP implementation or system selection
• Deep knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and U.S. GAAP
• Comfortable as a senior individual contributor who is still hands-on today, with a path to building and leading a larger finance team
• Must be onsite in Scotts Valley (relocation support available)

Why This Role

• First dedicated Controller in a rapidly scaling hardware company
• Direct impact on building the financial foundation of a future manufacturing business
• Work alongside leadership with deep experience scaling complex engineering organizations
• Significant ownership across systems, processes, and team build-out
• Strong equity upside in a company solving a critical infrastructure problem

Ideal Background

Candidates often come from:

• High-growth hardware or manufacturing companies
• Aerospace, EV, robotics, semiconductor, or industrial tech environments
• Controller / Assistant Controller / Senior Finance Manager roles with ERP + cost accounting exposure