A great Interim Controller opportunity has arisen for a AI start up based in Oakland, CA.

Drive Financial Operations:

Manage agreements and payments across vendors, payroll, grants, and investments.

Lead Financial Reporting and Compliance:

Oversee the preparation of accurate, timely financial statements and ensure successful completion of taxes and annual audits by managing relationships with accounting, audit, and tax partners.

Lead FP&A:

Partner with budget leads and leadership on financial analysis, including budget-to-actuals reporting and deep-dive analyses.

• Oversee the

Balance Sheet and Treasury:

Collaborate with internal and external partners to monitor and report on the company's investment portfolio, supporting informed decision-making and risk management. We're also looking for someone who will: Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in accounting, financial management and strategic finance, preferably with a combination of experience in professional services plus startups.
• Motivated by enabling science that could reshape the future.
• Exceptional relationship orientation and verbal + written communication.
• Gives and receives feedback well.
• Comfortable operating outside a fixed job description and thriving in a startup-like environment.
• Eagerness to use AI and new technology as an opportunity to improve effectiveness.
• Bias to action and experimentation.
• Commitment to high standards, ownership, and tenacious problem solving.

This role is based in office 5 days a week, moving to 3 days per week between January and June 2027. Please apply or contact Morgan.

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