Controller Series B Power Electronics Company | Scotts Valley, CA 27775797 Scotts Valley, CA Accounting 7 days ago

Controller

• Series B Power Electronics Company | Scotts Valley, CA
• 27775797 Accounting Scotts Valley, CA Posted 7 days ago Controller
• Series B Power Electronics Company | Scotts Valley, CA
• 27775797 Our client is a Series B power electronics company ($140M funding) revolutionizing critical infrastructure with cutting-edge hardware solutions.

Led by Tesla veterans and backed by top-tier investors, they're building the modern replacement for 100-year-old transformer technology. 💰 

Compensation Package Base Salary:

 $230,000

• $270,000

Equity:

 Competitive equity package (targeting 75th percentile)

Location:

 Scotts Valley, CA (5 days on-site required)

Benefits:

 Visa sponsorship available, relocation support considered 🎯 The Opportunity Join as the first dedicated senior accounting leader at a company with ~50 gigawatts of customer demand despite still being in R D phase. You'll build the finance function from the ground up while preparing for mass production scaling next year.

What makes this role special:

Ground-floor leadership opportunity

• shape the entire accounting function Tesla pedigree leadership
• CEO spent 18 years at Tesla as one of Elon's direct reports Massive market opportunity
• replacing 80%+ overseas-manufactured, century-old technology Clear growth trajectory
• from startup controller to late-stage/public company finance leader 🔥 What You'll Do ERP & Systems Leadership Lead selection and implementation of new ERP system (replacing QuickBooks) Partner with business applications engineer as project manager defining requirements Build scalable systems for R D through mass production phases Manufacturing Finance Excellence Build inventory and cost accounting processes for hardware manufacturing Determine product COGS ahead of first prototype sales next year Establish month-end close processes, journal entries, and reconciliations Compliance & Audit Readiness Prepare company for first financial audit and full GAAP compliance Transition outsourced accounting functions in-house Establish best-in-class accounting organization standards Team Building & Leadership Hire and manage junior accountant (already approved) Scale accounting team as company grows toward mass production Build foundation for late-stage private/public company finance function 🎯 

Ideal Candidate Profile Must-Haves:

CPA required with 7-12 years progressive accounting experience Hardware/manufacturing experience

• inventory and cost accounting in physical goods environment ERP implementation experience
• ideally completed at least one full implementation Senior doer mentality
• comfortable rolling up sleeves while building for scale On-site commitment
• 5 days/week in Scotts Valley (SF candidates considered for 3-4 days)

Highly Preferred:

Experience at high-growth hardware companies (Tesla, Anduril, Rivian, SpaceX) Assistant Controller background ready for next-level responsibility Strong tenure in previous roles demonstrating commitment High agency and adaptability to new tools/automation

Key Traits We Value:

Builder mentality

• excited to create processes from scratch Technical expertise
• can handle complex manufacturing accounting Leadership potential
• trajectory to lead larger teams Growth mindset
• thrives in high-growth, fast-paced environments 🚫 What We're NOT Looking For Pure SaaS accounting backgrounds (need hardware/manufacturing experience) Candidates requiring remote work (this role requires on-site presence) Those seeking established, slow-moving corporate environments 🏢 About Our Client This Series B power electronics company is addressing one of the most critical infrastructure challenges of our time.

With the sustainable energy transition demanding a 3-5x increase in global electricity generation, they're building the hardware solutions to debottleneck growth.

Why this matters:

$140M Series B funding from top-tier investors ~50 gigawatts of customer demand with ~15 LOIs already secured Tesla veteran leadership with proven track record of scaling hardware Critical infrastructure need

• replacing century-old transformer technology Domestic manufacturing focus
• reducing dependence on overseas suppliers Company highlights: 80 employees and growing rapidly Founded in 2024 with exceptional early traction Customers actively asking "when can we buy it?" Clear path from R D to mass production scaling 📋 Interview Process Initial Screen
• Background and cultural fit assessment Technical Case Study
• ERP and cost accounting scenarios Panel Interview
• Cross-functional team evaluation Final Interview
• CEO and advisor meeting Target start: Mid-Q3 2026.

We prioritize finding the right candidate over speed. 📞 Ready to Apply? This is a rare opportunity to join a Tesla veteran-led company with massive customer demand and build a finance function from the ground up. If you're a hands-on CPA with hardware manufacturing experience who wants to shape the future of critical infrastructure, we want to hear from you. If you wish to be part of this successful and vibrant organization, please email a MS Word version of your resume to cube10@cubemanagement.com. Cube Management is a leading recruiting and consulting partner to emerging growth, mid-market and global companies in the technology, manufacturing, healthcare, consumer package goods and business service sectors. We work across the spectrum of Operations, Sales, Marketing, Safety, Engineering, Accounting and Business Development, providing holistic solutions that drive revenue and profit success. Cube Management combines Strategy, Process and People, to produce great results.