Corporate Controller
Quick Summary
Aptera Motors is dedicated to building a future where every journey is powered by the sun. We specialize in creating solar electric vehicles that revolutionize the way we travel,
About the Role
~1 min readSeeking a Corporate Controller to own the company’s accounting operations as we scale manufacturing of our vehicles. Reporting to the CFO, this leader will run the monthly close, own cost and inventory accounting, strengthen internal controls, drive process improvement, and prepare the accounting organization to support external and SEC reporting requirements.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close, delivering timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
- →Own cost and inventory accounting for manufacturing operations, including standard costing, variance analysis, BOM and WIP valuation, and inventory controls
- →Manage the general ledger, technical accounting, and preparation of consolidated financial statements
- →Design, implement, and maintain internal controls; support external audits and prepare the organization for SOX readiness
- →Drive process improvement and automation across accounting operations to scale with company growth
- →Support external financial reporting, including SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K) as the company matures
- →Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, and manufacturing to inform business decisions
- →Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team
Requirements
~1 min read- Active CPA license required
- Progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including hands-on cost and inventory accounting
- Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and demonstrated ownership of the accounting close
- Proven track record of process improvement and building scalable accounting operations
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Manufacturing experience in the mobility space (automotive, motorcycle, EV, or related)
- SEC reporting experience (10-Q, 10-K)
- ERP or financial system implementation experience
- CMA and/or a Master’s/MBA
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required. Master’s degree or MBA a plus.
Salary + Benefits
- Market competitive compensation package
- Stock option grants
- Fully funded benefits package for employee + dependents
- Generous Flexible Time Away policy
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing and cost/inventory accounting, with prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience; public accounting background preferred
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- September 3, 2026
- Last seen
- September 3, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 52%
- Scored at
- September 3, 2026
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