Controller

Our mission at TensorWave Cloud is to build seamless, secure, reliable, and resilient AI infrastructure at scale, eliminating barriers and challenging the status quo to empower builders and support AI innovation.

About the role

We are looking for a Controller to serve as the company's senior accounting authority, owning accounting policy, U.S. GAAP compliance, audit leadership, and IPO readiness. This role is critical to ensuring TensorWave's financial reporting, controls, and accounting infrastructure are scalable, defensible, and public-company ready.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain company-wide accounting policies and procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAP

• Serve as the technical accounting expert for complex areas including ASC 606 (revenue), ASC 842 (leases and sale-leaseback), fixed assets, stock-based compensation, and complex financing arrangements

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close oversight, including review of significant journal entries, estimates, and reserves

• Act as primary point of contact for external auditors and lead all financial statement audits

• Ensure audit readiness at all times, including preparation of audit schedules and resolution of audit findings

• Design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control framework (SOX-ready) with appropriate segregation of duties

• Lead accounting readiness for IPO, including PCAOB audits, SEC reporting support, and public-company accounting standards

• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, Legal, Procurement, Supply Chain, and People Ops on accounting implications of business activities

• Oversee accounting systems and ensure system configurations align with accounting policy and reporting requirements

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounting organization with clear standards, accountability, and documentation

Required Experience

• CPA required

• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Prior StartUp Experience

• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and accounting policy development

• Significant audit experience, preferably with Big 4 or national public accounting firms

• Proven experience leading complex audits and interacting with external auditors

• Demonstrated IPO experience, including pre-IPO readiness and/or public company reporting

• Strong leadership, judgment, and communication skills

• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar) in a high-growth environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience in capital-intensive, infrastructure, or technology-enabled businesses

• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal audit frameworks

• Experience supporting lender diligence and investor reporting

What We Bring

• Mission driven company

• Competitive Salary

• Stock Options

• 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Life and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• 401(k)

• Flexible PTO

• Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• Mental Health Benefits through Spring Health

We're looking for resilient, adaptable people to join our team, people who believe in the mission and think at massive scale. The solutions that worked on a handful of devices will not work at Exascale. Be prepared to be pushed daily, to learn a lot, and literally build the future.

TensorWave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, national origin, or veteran status.