Scale-Up Controller: Build Financial Systems & Controls

Chirp Robotics; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

CHIRP Robotics is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Controller to build and lead the in-house accounting function as the company scales hardware manufacturing. You will own the general ledger, payroll, close processes, and reconciliations, partnering with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure accurate records and scalable controls.

You will design and implement policies, internal controls, and ERP integrations (NetSuite experience a plus), while leveraging automation

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting, controllership, audit, or financial operations in high-growth hardware/manufacturing
• Strong GAAP knowledge and month-end close experience
• Ability to build repeatable accounting processes and scalable controls
• Experience implementing or scaling ERP/ERP integrations (NetSuite a plus)
• Understanding of inventory, COGS, fixed assets, procurement and production costs
• Demonstrated ownership, attention to detail, and drive to automate workflows

Responsibilities

• Own the general ledger, AP/AR, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and monthly/quarterly/annual close
• Establish standardized policies, procedures, approvals, and internal controls for audit readiness
• Build and scale accounting systems, ERP infrastructure, and AI-enabled workflows
• Develop robust accounting practices for inventory, COGS, fixed assets, procurement, and production costs in partnership with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

ERP & automation

Cross-functional communication

On-site work in Torrance/Austin

Education

CPA or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

Manufacturing ERP

Job description

CHIRP Robotics is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Controller to build and lead the in-house accounting function as the company scales hardware manufacturing. You will own the general ledger, payroll, close processes, and reconciliations, partnering with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure accurate records and scalable controls.

You will design and implement policies, internal controls, and ERP integrations (NetSuite experience a plus), while leveraging automation