IPO-Ready Corporate Controller (Hybrid: NYC/NY)

Standard Bots; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bots, a US-based robotics company, seeks a Corporate Controller to build and scale the finance function as it moves toward IPO. The role owns close, controls, and audit, designs COSO framework, SOX documentation, and selects PCAOB external auditors, with direct exposure to leadership and the board.

You will lead ERP migration from QuickBooks Online, implement policies, and build the internal audit function while partnering with the CFO on inventory accounting and SEC readiness.

Qualifications

• CPA required; Big 4 or national firm foundation preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public-company IPO experience or close/controls of a public company.
• Experience building controls from scratch and compressing close timelines.
• Experience with PCAOB audit firm selection and management.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting and equity/stock plan systems.
• Manufacturing or hardware experience with inventory and standard costing preferred.
• ERP implementation experience.
• Hands-on, in-the-weeds operating style; comfortable with journal entries and leadership.
• Able to meet aggressive deadlines and key close/audit dates.
• Curiosity and drive to apply AI tools to automate accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close and drive the timetable toward best-in-class cadence.
• Design and implement COSO-based internal controls and SOX documentation/testing.
• Lead PCAOB-registered external audit firm selection and manage the full audit cycle.
• Build out the internal audit function as the company scales toward IPO readiness.
• Present close, controls, and audit status to the board and audit committee with the CFO.
• Manage US GAAP accounting including ASC 606, inventory, and stock-based compensation.
• Oversee equity/stock plan administration (ASC 718; 409A valuations).
• Lead SEC reporting readiness (10-K/10-Q, XBRL).
• Collaborate with Plant Controller on inventory accounting and reconciliations.

Skills

CPA

Public-company experience

IPO experience

Audit management

Internal controls

Close process

ERP implementation

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

CPA certification

Tools

ERP migration (QuickBooks Online)

ERP systems

Job description

Standard Bots, a US-based robotics company, seeks a Corporate Controller to build and scale the finance function as it moves toward IPO. The role owns close, controls, and audit, designs COSO framework, SOX documentation, and selects PCAOB external auditors, with direct exposure to leadership and the board.

You will lead ERP migration from QuickBooks Online, implement policies, and build the internal audit function while partnering with the CFO on inventory accounting and SEC readiness.