Solar EV Manufacturing Controller - CPA, SEC Ready

Aptera Motors Corp; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded benefits package for both

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Aptera Motors Corp in California seeks a Corporate Controller to own the company’s accounting operations as we scale manufacturing of our solar EVs. You will report to the CFO and lead the monthly close, cost and inventory accounting, internal controls, and SEC readiness.

Collaborate with FP&A, operations, and manufacturing to inform business decisions, mentor a high‑performing team, and drive process improvements to scale with company growth.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Progressive accounting experience in manufacturing, including cost and inventory accounting.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and ownership of the accounting close.
• Proven track record of process improvement and scalable accounting operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close in accordance with US GAAP.
• Own cost and inventory accounting for manufacturing operations (standard costing, BOM, WIP).
• Manage general ledger, technical accounting, and consolidated statements.
• Design and maintain internal controls; support SOX readiness and audits.
• Drive process improvements and automation to scale with growth.
• Support SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K) as company matures.
• Partner with FP&A, operations, and manufacturing to inform decisions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.

Skills

CPA

Manufacturing accounting

US GAAP

Process improvement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

MBA or CMA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial consolidation software

Job description

Aptera Motors Corp in California seeks a Corporate Controller to own the company’s accounting operations as we scale manufacturing of our solar EVs. You will report to the CFO and lead the monthly close, cost and inventory accounting, internal controls, and SEC readiness.

Collaborate with FP&A, operations, and manufacturing to inform business decisions, mentor a high‑performing team, and drive process improvements to scale with company growth.