Deputy Controller (Accounting)

Aera Technology; Mountain View (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and optical insurance

401(k) plan

Work from home opportunities

Job summary

Aera Technology in Mountain View, CA seeks a Deputy Controller to lead all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and compliance, reporting to the VP of Finance. You will ensure accuracy of financial information and support strategic decision-making while building scalable processes to sustain growth.

You will oversee general ledger, consolidations, close, payroll, tax, AP/AR, and treasury; own ASC 606 revenue recognition; strengthen internal controls; collaborate with FP&A and Legal on

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Big 4 experience and CPA strongly preferred.
• Multinational accounting and complex financial reporting experience.
• Strong revenue recognition experience under ASC 606 in software/SaaS.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate accounting functions: GL, consolidations, close, payroll, tax, AP/AR, treasury.
• Own revenue recognition policy and ASC 606 execution for subscriptions and usage-based arrangements.
• Maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures; support audits, board materials, and regulatory filings.
• Partner with FP&A and Legal for multi-entity, multi-state, and international tax compliance.
• Drive automation and finance AI tooling to improve scalability and efficiency.
• Lead and develop a high-performing accounting team and manage external auditors and tax advisors.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

ASC 606 revenue recognition

Internal controls

Consolidations

Treasury

Audit coordination

Multi-entity accounting

Tools

ERP systems

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
• 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 growt
• 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

Benefits

• Dental and optical insurance
• 401 (k) plan
• Work from home opportunities
• Health insurance

Big 4 experience and CPA strongly preferredAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environmentExceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experienceDemonstrated success in driving systems implementation and process improvementsStrong background in financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and auditProven experience leading accounting in a complex, multinational organizationStrong technical accounting experience, including meaningful revenue recognition experience within enterprise software, SaaS, consumption-based revenue, and professional services, as well as stock-based comp