Strategic Financial Controller — Growth, AI-Driven, Hybrid

xLight Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employee)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

xLight Inc. is seeking a Director of Accounting / Financial Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting functions as the company scales from a technology startup to an industrial manufacturer.

The role owns financial integrity, monthly close, policies, and internal controls while partnering with Finance, Operations, HR, and leadership. The candidate will build scalable processes, drive rigor, and provide clear financial insight for strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate environment.
• Experience as Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or equivalent senior role.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee general accounting, payables, receivables, fixed assets, and other core accounting activities.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and financial analysis for leadership.
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and applicable reporting requirements.
• Partner with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and FP&A.
• Lead the annual audit and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Support tax compliance including federal/state/local filings.
• Improve accounting workflows and controls in Odoo.
• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain on inventory and project accounting.
• Support government contract accounting and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation, and efficiency.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Leverage AI tools to automate routine tasks and improve reporting accuracy.

Skills

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Auditing coordination

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Startup environment

AI in finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Odoo

Job description

xLight Inc. is seeking a Director of Accounting / Financial Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting functions as the company scales from a technology startup to an industrial manufacturer.

The role owns financial integrity, monthly close, policies, and internal controls while partnering with Finance, Operations, HR, and leadership. The candidate will build scalable processes, drive rigor, and provide clear financial insight for strategic decisions.