Axiado

Tech / AI / Software

CorporateController

$80–200k san jose, california, united states FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Corporate Controller at Axiado. Skills: Corporate Controller, FP&A, financial reporting, operational accounting, internal controls, tax compliance, manufacturing and inventory accounting, U. S. GAAP, SOX 404. Lead the global accounting organization. Oversee FP&A, financial reporting, operational accounting, internal controls, and tax compliance”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure financial discipline and operational effectiveness; support strategic decision-making; ensure accurate and timely financial reporting; support the company’s growth; ensure financial systems properly support inventory tracking, costing, and manufacturing reporting

Industry & Context.

Tech / AI / Software

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

CPA required, 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, expertise in U. S. GAAP and SOX 404, Experience in fab-less semiconductor or manufacturing companies, Deep understanding of inventory and cost accounting, Experience leading ERP implementations, knowledge of global tax and compliance

Nice to Have

Big 4 public accounting experience preferred

What You'll Do.

Lead the global accounting organization

operational accounting

Lead the Company’s annual budgeting process

and long-range financial planning

Develop and maintain financial models

Partner with executive leadership and department heads

and annual close processes

Prepare and review consolidated financial statements

Oversee the general ledger

and intercompany accounting

Design and implement the Company’s SOX 404 internal control framework

Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors

Oversee accounting for fab-less semiconductor manufacturing operations

Manage inventory accounting across the supply chain

Establish standard costing methodologies

Manage inventory reserves

Monitor manufacturing commitments and purchase obligations

Oversee financial accounting for relationships with foundries and outsourced assembly and test partners (OSATs)

Manage accounting for wafer bank and die bank inventory

packaging and testing costs

vendor-managed inventory

consignment arrangements

Lead operational accounting processes including Inventory and Cost Accounting

Partner with operations and supply chain teams

Work with supply chain and operations teams to track production costs and yields

Oversee equity administration operations

Develop scalable accounting policies and procedures

Lead ERP and financial system implementations and upgrades

Drive automation and process improvements across accounting operations

Ensure financial systems properly support inventory tracking

and manufacturing reporting

Oversee global tax provision

and transfer pricing matters

Coordinate with external tax advisors on federal

and international tax filings

Support legal entity and international tax structuring

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partnering closely with operations, supply chain, and executive leadership; Partner with executive leadership and department heads to translate strategic priorities into financial plans and resource allocation; Partner with operations and supply chain teams to ensure proper financial controls around manufacturing transactions; Work with supply chain and operations teams to track production costs and yields; Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills

Process & Methodology

Lead ERP and financial system implementations and upgrades

Full Job Description

Axiado is building the future of AIpowered digital infrastructure. We are a fastgrowing, wellfunded silicon, systems, and solutions company pioneering a new category of semiconductor called the Trusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU) that combines advanced hardware security, AIdriven resilience and efficiency, and realtime platform management. Our technology protects the world’s most critical infrastructure—from data centers to nextgeneration cloud and AI platforms—by securing systems at the foundation levels of hardware, independent of host CPUs and operating systems. Founded in 2019 and now over 150 employees strong, Axiado has evolved into a recognized leader in the convergence of AI, security, and silicon innovation. We partner with and are actively engaged in commercial programs with multiple Tier 1 industry leaders, validating both our technology and our long-term market trajectory. Axiado has also won numerous industry awards for our ground-breaking products and technological innovations, including being named one of Fast Company’s 2025 Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Security, winning the 2025 Global InfoSec Award for Outstanding AI Security Solution, and being named a finalist for the Global Semiconductor Alliance’s 2025 “Start-Up to Watch” award. At Axiado, developing breakthrough technology takes more than great engineering—it takes a team of exceptional people who collaborate boldly, challenge assumptions, and take pride in building what comes next. We value curiosity, execution, respect, and a shared desire to make a meaningful impact on the security and reliability of the digital world. If you’re driven to innovate, energized by hard problems, and excited to help define the future of secure AI infrastructure, we invite you to apply and join us on this journey. The Corporate Controller will lead the global accounting organization and oversee FP&A, financial reporting, operational accounting, internal controls, and tax compliance. This role requires stron

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