Controller (Temp to Hire) – AI StartUp [Oakland, CA]

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.

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