Overview As Veo's Associate Controller, you will lead the accounting function, overseeing close processes, technical accounting, and internal controls in a fast-growing environment. You will partner with the CFO and cross-functional leaders to strengthen financial reporting and scalable processes. This role blends deep technical accounting with hands-on leadership to support growth and audit readiness. You will help shape the company's financial infrastructure and drive operational excellence, with a strong emphasis on GAAP compliance and process improvement.
Compensation / Benefits- Unlimited PTO
- 401k with 3% match
- Equity (Stock Options)
- Annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive medical/dental/vision
- Short-term disability
Responsibilities- Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes ensuring timely, GAAP-compliant reporting
- Oversee monthly financial statements, reporting packages, reconciliations, and analyses with FP&A support
- Research and implement complex accounting guidance (equity, leases, software capitalization, foreign operations)
- Design and improve accounting policies, internal controls, and audit readiness
- Lead system improvements, automation, and process optimization for scalability
- Act as primary liaison for external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory reporting
- Partner with Finance, Operations, Legal, HR, IT, and leadership to strengthen financial discipline
- Lead and develop the accounting team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
Key requirements- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership in a high-growth environment
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting research
- Experience leading accounting organizations, audits, and scalable finance systems implementations
- Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite) and finance tools (Stampli, Brex, Ramp, Cube, Jirav, Fathom)
- Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills
- Strategic thinking with ability to build scalable processes and strong internal controls
- Excellent executive communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Startup/venture-backed experience preferred
- Hybrid work eligibility from Santa Monica with minimum three days in office
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Strategic mindset with business partnership
- NetSuite
- Stampli
- Brex
