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LineVision

Controller and Finance Operations Lead

LineVision, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Description

Location: Hybrid – LineVision HQ, Boston

Reports to: Matt Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer

About the Role LineVision is building the finance organization needed to support its next phase of growth. We are seeking a Director of Controllership & Finance Operations to bring structure, discipline, and leadership to our core financial processes. This leader will build and own the company’s accounting infrastructure, strengthen financial controls, and institutionalize rigor across hardware, manufacturing, and recurring revenue operations.

This is a high‑impact role for a hands‑on, detail‑oriented rising star who thrives in a scaling environment and wants to help architect a world‑class finance function.

Key Responsibilities Controllership & Core Accounting

Own and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes

Build, document, and enforce robust financial policies and internal controls

Oversee AR/AP, general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting

Ensure GAAP compliance and audit readiness across all accounting activities

Implement and maintain ASC 606 revenue recognition processes, including for hardware‑enabled recurring services and multi‑element arrangements

Manufacturing, Inventory & Cost Accounting

Establish and optimize inventory processes, documentation, and controls

Implement appropriate costing methodologies (FIFO, serialized inventory, standard costing, etc.)

Partner with hardware engineering and operations on build cycles, BOMs, and manufacturing discipline

Support supplier quality, demand planning, and supply chain financial processes

Financial Operations & Process Improvement

Improve systems, data integrity, and accuracy of financial reporting

Strengthen the internal control environment and streamline workflows

Increase scalability of accounting processes as volume and complexity grow

Drive continuous improvement across finance operations and cross‑functional processes

Systems, Tools & Automation

Administer and optimize NetSuite as the core ERP

Support integration and data flow between NetSuite, HubSpot, and other business systems

Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual processes and improve reporting quality

Cross‑Functional Partnership

Work closely with the CFO and FP&A Lead to align accounting and forecasting

Collaborate with operations, hardware, product, supply chain, and quality teams

Support broader program management and cross‑functional decision‑making

Provide accounting guidance for customer contracts, deployments, and commercial structures

What We’re Looking For Required

4 or more years of progressive accounting and controllership experience

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition, especially for hardware plus recurring service offerings

Hands‑on experience with inventory accounting, manufacturing processes, and cost accounting

Familiarity with NetSuite (ERP) and HubSpot (CRM)

Proven ability to build, test, and document internal controls

Experience managing or directly performing monthly close processes

Highly detail‑oriented with strong technical accounting skills

Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment with evolving processes

Preferred

CPA designation

Public accounting foundation (Big 4 or strong regional firm) with a transition into industry

Experience in hardware, IoT, manufacturing, or hardware‑enabled SaaS environments

Prior work in companies with capital‑intensive or supply‑chain‑heavy operations

Experience supporting audits, implementing controls, or building first‑time accounting infrastructures

What Makes This Role Unique You will build the accounting backbone of a company operating at the intersection of hardware, software, and services in the utility technology space. Our business model requires a blend of manufacturing discipline, recurring revenue accounting, and project‑driven deployments. You will work directly with the CFO during a pivotal growth stage, shaping LineVision’s financial processes, controls, and systems for years to come.

Why LineVision LineVision is a grid‑enhancing technology company transforming how electric utilities deliver affordable, reliable power and accelerate global electrification. This is an opportunity to have a direct, outsized impact on operational scaling and financial integrity during a critical phase of the company’s growth.

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