HavocAI
Corporate
Controller
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“Controller at HavocAI. Skills: Technical accounting, Financial reporting, Internal controls, Audit readiness. Lead preparation of financial statements. Own company's close process”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Issue resolution
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Public-company environment experience, Rigorous reporting environment experience, Proven track record scaling accounting organizations, Proven track record implementing financial infrastructure, Proven track record leading teams
Nice to Have
CFA charterholder preferred, CPA preferred, FRM preferred, Series 7/63/65 preferred, CAIA preferred, CFP preferred, ACCA preferred, ACA preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead preparation of financial statements
Own company's close process
Ensure timely financial reporting
Improve close timelines
Improve process quality
Improve operational efficiency
Oversee general ledger activity
Oversee account reconciliations
Oversee consolidation processes
Oversee financial statement integrity
Develop financial reporting packages
Deliver financial reporting packages
Establish reporting standards
Establish review mechanisms
Establish operating rhythms
Serve as senior technical accounting leader
Own accounting policies
Own accounting conclusions
Monitor new accounting pronouncements
Assess new accounting pronouncements
Lead implementation of new pronouncements
Advise CFO on accounting implications
Advise executive leadership on accounting implications
Partner with Operations
Partner with Supply Chain
Partner with external advisors
Build financial reporting processes
Build documentation practices
Build governance practices
Partner with external auditors
Partner with legal counsel
Partner with other advisors
Contribute to readiness for external reporting
Support preparation of materials
Serve as primary liaison for auditors
Manage annual audit process
Manage interim review processes
Manage quarterly review processes
Ensure audit readiness
Oversee tax compliance
Ensure accounting processes support compliance
Ensure reporting processes support compliance
Design internal control framework
Implement internal control framework
Maintain internal control framework
Partner with Internal Audit
Evaluate control effectiveness
Ensure mitigation strategies
Continuously evaluate business process controls
Strengthen business process controls
Drive culture of compliance
Drive culture of accountability
Drive culture of financial stewardship
Build accounting organization
Lead accounting organization
Mentor accounting organization
Develop accounting team structure
Develop hiring roadmap
Develop operating model
Develop career progression pathways
Establish culture of ownership
Establish culture of accuracy
Establish culture of continuous improvement
Establish culture of operational excellence
Balance executive leadership
Balance hands-on execution
Serve as trusted partner to CFO
Serve as trusted partner to executive team
Develop roadmap to strengthen close process
Develop roadmap to improve reporting quality
Develop roadmap to accelerate reporting timelines
Establish internal controls roadmap
Establish audit-readiness roadmap
Build relationships with CFO
Build relationships with executive team
Build relationships with cross-functional partners
Build relationships with external auditors
Build relationships with tax advisors
Build relationships with key stakeholders
Develop team structure
Evaluate ERP infrastructure
Evaluate financial systems infrastructure
Define roadmap for optimization
Define roadmap for automation
Define roadmap for implementation
Create operating rhythm for accounting
Create operating rhythm for reporting
Create operating rhythm for audit preparation
Create operating rhythm for controls
Create operating rhythm for cross-functional support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Legal; Partner with FP&A; Partner with Operations; Partner with Supply Chain; Partner with external advisors; Partner with external auditors; Partner with legal counsel; Partner with other advisors; Partner with Internal Audit; Cross-functional partners
Communication Scope
Executive presentations; Board-level reporting
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
ABOUT US: Collaborative autonomy is how self-tasking teams of machines will solve hard human problems, and HavocAI is an unquestioned leader in collaborative autonomy. We set the standard for autonomous surface vessels for a wide range of defense and commercial maritime missions. Success requires us to grow quickly, and we’re looking for teammates who are passionate about solving hard problems, about pushing the envelope, and about preventing conflict and saving lives. Ambition is welcome to apply within. ROLE OVERVIEW The Controller will serve as a senior leader within the Finance organization. This executive will be responsible for building, scaling, and leading a best-in-class accounting function capable of supporting a complex, high-growth business with rigorous financial reporting, audit, compliance, and internal control requirements. This is a high-impact, high-visibility leadership role requiring deep technical accounting expertise, strong operational discipline, and the ability to lead through scale. The Controller will own the integrity of the company’s financial reporting, drive a timely and accurate close process, ensure audit readiness, strengthen internal controls, and partner cross-functionally with executive leadership to support strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate has operated in a public-company environment or similarly rigorous reporting environment and brings a proven track record of scaling accounting organizations, implementing robust financial infrastructure, and leading teams through increasing operational complexity. This leader must be equally comfortable advising at the executive and Board level, developing scalable processes, and diving into the details when needed. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FINANCIAL REPORTING & CLOSE - Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. - Own the company’s close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and scalable financial reporting
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