Hiring: Associate Controller Company: Veo Location: Santa Monica, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:48:58 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, NetSuite About the job Experience: •Prior experience leading accounting within a venture-backed startup or scale-up environment strongly preferred. •Must currently reside or be relocatable to a commutable distance from our Santa Monica Headquarters. The role requires a minimum of four days per week in the office. Required Skills: •This role is ideal for an experienced accounting leader who combines deep technical expertise with a practical, hands-on approach and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. •Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting. •Oversee the preparation of monthly financial statements, reporting packages, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules while partnering with FP&A on financial analyses. •Research, document, and implement accounting guidance related to complex accounting matters including equity, leases, software capitalization, foreign operations, and other technical areas. •Design, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance processes to support company growth and future audit readiness. •Lead accounting systems improvements, accounting automation initiatives, and process optimization to improve efficiency, scalability, and reporting quality. •Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory reporting requirements while overseeing annual audits and supporting tax compliance. Qualifications: •10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility within a high-growth environment. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. •Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting research, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness. •Proven experience leading accounting organizations, driving accounting transformations, managing external audits, and implementing scalable finance systems and processes. •CPA or equivalent certification is strongly preferred. •Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. •Exposure to mobility, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, or other asset-intensive industries. •: Additional earning potential based on performance •Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and more Compensation: •$150,000 - $190,000 / year •: $150,000–$190,000 annually, including a base salary and annual performance bonus opportunity Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!