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This is a high-visibility role with broad impact across finance, engineering, and executive leadership.\n\nCompensation / Benefits4 weeks PTO (accrued)12 company holidaysremote work up to 3 weekshealth insurance (medical, dental, vision)401(k) with company contributionprofessional development budget\nResponsibilitiesOwn monthly, quarterly, and annual close with GAAP financial statements and governanceIn-house management of accounting functions (AP, AR, GL, Treasury, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting)Account for R&D, tape-out, manufacturing, inventory, and NREs; oversee cost and inventory accountingPayroll, treasury, bank reconciliations, and cash managementBoard and investor-ready reporting; support audits, reviews, and diligenceERP readiness and transition planning as the company scales beyond QuickBooks OnlineCoordinate payroll with third-party provider; ensure payroll accuracyOwn tax compliance (income, sales, franchise taxes) and R&D tax credits in collaboration with advisersTrack tape-out milestones and capitalization vs. expense per GAAPSupport program-level cost tracking across silicon development phases; manage foreign currency exposure and hedging coordinationLead process improvements for scale and prepare for ERP migration when neededOversee government grant compliance and export control accounting; manage insurance and risk with the broker\nKey requirementsActive CPA and Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent)10+ years of progressive accounting experience with hands-on close ownershipStrong cost accounting, R&D capitalization, accruals, and inventory accountingExperience with tangible manufactured products or complex supply chainsStartup experience in scaling accounting operations and managing audits/diligenceProficiency in QBO and ERP transitionSolid understanding of payroll, treasury, and internal controlsClear communicator with executives and investorsCollaborative team player who drives cross-functional alignmentAttention to detail and disciplined with internal controlsGAAP (ASC 606), revenue recognition for design services and NREsASC 718 stock compensation and cap table accountingR&D tax credits and incentive programs; tax compliance","company":"Matx","rawCompany":"matx","city":"San Jose","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T04:44:06.689Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"},{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Overview\nAs Corporate Controller at MatX, you will own the accounting function and maintain data integrity as we scale. 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