Verdigris Technologies Inc
Controller – Accounting Systems & Business Operations
Verdigris Technologies Inc, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Our Mission and Vision
At Verdigris, our mission is to sustain and enrich human life through responsive energy intelligence.
We do this by embedding consciousness into infrastructure. Our patented sensor fabric and AI platform form an invisible layer of awareness—transforming power systems into living networks that adapt, respond, and learn. In an age defined by complexity and compute, Verdigris enables mission-critical infrastructure to operate with resilience, clarity, and purpose.
About You You’re a systems-savvy accounting professional with deep GAAP knowledge and operational rigor. You’ve owned or led month-end closes, improved internal controls, and automated reporting workflows in fast-moving, complex businesses. You know how to make accounting a source of clarity and confidence in environments that span SaaS, hardware, inventory, and services. You take pride in clean books and ready audits, and you bring a builder’s mindset to every tool, process, and cross-functional handshake.
Your Role on the Team As Controller – Accounting Systems & Business Operations, you’ll lead Verdigris’ accounting operations and financial systems. You’ll ensure accurate, timely, and audit-ready books while designing scalable systems and processes for a growing business. You’ll be the most senior accounting owner at Verdigris and a key partner to our Head of Finance. Together, you’ll build a high-performance finance backbone integrated across Sales, People, and Operations teams. This is a critical role that blends tactical excellence with systems thinking, driving greater visibility, accountability, and hygiene across the company’s financial foundation.
About the Team You’ll join Verdigris’ Business Operations team—a cross-functional unit spanning:
Accounting & Finance
People Operations
Business Systems
Analytics & Process Design
Accounting is your domain. You’ll inherit a functioning but evolving system and shape it into a high-efficiency machine, refining tools, accelerating close timelines, and raising the bar for accuracy and transparency.
What You\'ll Do
Own all core accounting functions: Month-end close, journal entries, GL maintenance, AP/AR, prepaids, fixed assets; Revenue recognition for both SaaS and hardware SKUs
Maintain and improve accounting system architecture (QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, G Suite)
Ensure books are closed within 10 business days today, and continuously improve systems and processes to move toward best-in-class (1–5 calendar days)
Collaborate with Sales and Ops to ensure Salesforce hygiene and invoicing accuracy
Manage payroll-related accounting entries; support treasury and working capital operations
Lead vendor onboarding, invoice cycles, and AR collections
Own the reconciliation and documentation standards required for annual third-party audits
Partner with the Head of Finance to support cash forecasting, board reporting, and strategic visibility
Integrate tools like Notion and Slack to communicate processes and track system performance
Use AI tools like Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, and automation platforms like n8n to improve speed and accuracy in financial workflows
Performance Expectations
Close books within 10 business days initially, improving toward 5 calendar days or better over time
Maintain clean, audit-ready records with full traceability and documentation
Ensure timely and accurate cash forecasting inputs and reporting deliverables
Provide proactive resolution of reconciliation issues and reporting variances
Continuously improve reporting cadence, system automation, and documentation hygiene
Required Qualifications and Demonstrated Experience
4–7 years of progressive accounting experience in SaaS, hardware, cleantech, or startup environments
Strong command of US GAAP, including multi-SKU revenue recognition and cost allocation
Experience owning the general ledger and running full close cycles
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Google Sheets, and Salesforce
Familiarity with async workflow and tooling: Slack, Notion, and shared documentation systems
Ability to operate independently while collaborating fluidly across teams
Strong written and verbal clarity; able to explain accounting to non-accountants
Based in California (preferred), or able to work Pacific Time and join periodic in-person sessions near Verdigris HQ
Nice-to-Haves
CPA, MBA, or equivalent certification
Experience supporting audit prep or PE/VC-backed reporting
Familiarity with physical inventory systems, deferred revenue, and hardware accounting
Experience optimizing workflows using n8n, AI tooling, or other automation platforms
$93,000 - $176,000 a year
We’re open to a range of profiles, from experienced accounting leads ready to grow into a Controller role, to seasoned operators owning systems end-to-end. Final level and comp will match scope and experience.
This is a rare opportunity to build the financial foundation of a company that blends artificial intelligence, real-world infrastructure, and sustainability. You’ll be trusted to own your function, respected for your rigor, and given the support and autonomy to drive excellence in a high-integrity environment.
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We do this by embedding consciousness into infrastructure. Our patented sensor fabric and AI platform form an invisible layer of awareness—transforming power systems into living networks that adapt, respond, and learn. In an age defined by complexity and compute, Verdigris enables mission-critical infrastructure to operate with resilience, clarity, and purpose.
About You You’re a systems-savvy accounting professional with deep GAAP knowledge and operational rigor. You’ve owned or led month-end closes, improved internal controls, and automated reporting workflows in fast-moving, complex businesses. You know how to make accounting a source of clarity and confidence in environments that span SaaS, hardware, inventory, and services. You take pride in clean books and ready audits, and you bring a builder’s mindset to every tool, process, and cross-functional handshake.
Your Role on the Team As Controller – Accounting Systems & Business Operations, you’ll lead Verdigris’ accounting operations and financial systems. You’ll ensure accurate, timely, and audit-ready books while designing scalable systems and processes for a growing business. You’ll be the most senior accounting owner at Verdigris and a key partner to our Head of Finance. Together, you’ll build a high-performance finance backbone integrated across Sales, People, and Operations teams. This is a critical role that blends tactical excellence with systems thinking, driving greater visibility, accountability, and hygiene across the company’s financial foundation.
About the Team You’ll join Verdigris’ Business Operations team—a cross-functional unit spanning:
Accounting & Finance
People Operations
Business Systems
Analytics & Process Design
Accounting is your domain. You’ll inherit a functioning but evolving system and shape it into a high-efficiency machine, refining tools, accelerating close timelines, and raising the bar for accuracy and transparency.
What You\'ll Do
Own all core accounting functions: Month-end close, journal entries, GL maintenance, AP/AR, prepaids, fixed assets; Revenue recognition for both SaaS and hardware SKUs
Maintain and improve accounting system architecture (QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, G Suite)
Ensure books are closed within 10 business days today, and continuously improve systems and processes to move toward best-in-class (1–5 calendar days)
Collaborate with Sales and Ops to ensure Salesforce hygiene and invoicing accuracy
Manage payroll-related accounting entries; support treasury and working capital operations
Lead vendor onboarding, invoice cycles, and AR collections
Own the reconciliation and documentation standards required for annual third-party audits
Partner with the Head of Finance to support cash forecasting, board reporting, and strategic visibility
Integrate tools like Notion and Slack to communicate processes and track system performance
Use AI tools like Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, and automation platforms like n8n to improve speed and accuracy in financial workflows
Performance Expectations
Close books within 10 business days initially, improving toward 5 calendar days or better over time
Maintain clean, audit-ready records with full traceability and documentation
Ensure timely and accurate cash forecasting inputs and reporting deliverables
Provide proactive resolution of reconciliation issues and reporting variances
Continuously improve reporting cadence, system automation, and documentation hygiene
Required Qualifications and Demonstrated Experience
4–7 years of progressive accounting experience in SaaS, hardware, cleantech, or startup environments
Strong command of US GAAP, including multi-SKU revenue recognition and cost allocation
Experience owning the general ledger and running full close cycles
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Google Sheets, and Salesforce
Familiarity with async workflow and tooling: Slack, Notion, and shared documentation systems
Ability to operate independently while collaborating fluidly across teams
Strong written and verbal clarity; able to explain accounting to non-accountants
Based in California (preferred), or able to work Pacific Time and join periodic in-person sessions near Verdigris HQ
Nice-to-Haves
CPA, MBA, or equivalent certification
Experience supporting audit prep or PE/VC-backed reporting
Familiarity with physical inventory systems, deferred revenue, and hardware accounting
Experience optimizing workflows using n8n, AI tooling, or other automation platforms
$93,000 - $176,000 a year
We’re open to a range of profiles, from experienced accounting leads ready to grow into a Controller role, to seasoned operators owning systems end-to-end. Final level and comp will match scope and experience.
This is a rare opportunity to build the financial foundation of a company that blends artificial intelligence, real-world infrastructure, and sustainability. You’ll be trusted to own your function, respected for your rigor, and given the support and autonomy to drive excellence in a high-integrity environment.
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