What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Groq?
About Groq
Groq delivers fast, efficient AI inference. Our LPU-based system powers GroqCloud™, giving businesses and developers the speed and scale they need. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we are on a mission to make high performance AI compute more accessible and affordable. When real-time AI is within reach, anything is possible. Build fast.
Controller
Mission: As the Controller at Groq, you will lead our financial operations with precision and strategic insight, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and scalable processes. This role is critical to maintaining financial integrity as we continue to expand and accelerate AI adoption. You will be a key partner to leadership, driving compliance, optimizing financial systems, and enabling informed decision-making to support Groq’s high-growth trajectory.
Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:
Compensation: At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. For this role, the base salary range is $156,060 to $255,500, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.
Location: Groq is a geo-agnostic company, meaning you work where you are. Exceptional candidates will thrive in asynchronous partnerships and remote collaboration methods. Some roles may require being located near our primary sites, as indicated in the job description.
At Groq: Our goal is to hire and promote an exceptional workforce as diverse as the global populations we serve. Groq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our organization. We value and celebrate diversity in thought, beliefs, talent, expression, and backgrounds. We know that our individual differences make us better.
Groq is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We also take affirmative action to offer employment opportunities to minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Groq is committed to working with qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants who would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or who need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us at: talent@groq.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only. Evaluation of requests for reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Groq delivers fast, efficient AI inference. Our LPU-based system powers GroqCloud™, giving businesses and developers the speed and scale they need. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we are on a mission to make high performance AI compute more accessible and affordable. When real-time AI is within reach, anything is possible. Build fast.
Controller
Mission: As the Controller at Groq, you will lead our financial operations with precision and strategic insight, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and scalable processes. This role is critical to maintaining financial integrity as we continue to expand and accelerate AI adoption. You will be a key partner to leadership, driving compliance, optimizing financial systems, and enabling informed decision-making to support Groq’s high-growth trajectory.
Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:
- Financial Leadership: Oversee all accounting operations, including the monthly close process, financial reporting, internal controls, audits and tax compliance.
- Scalability & Process Optimization: Develop and implement scalable financial systems and processes to support growth.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to GAAP, tax regulations, and industry compliance standards, mitigating financial risks.
- Strategic Partnership: Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, and executive leadership to drive financial strategy and efficiency.
- Automation & Efficiency: Leverage AI-driven financial tools and automation to enhance reporting accuracy and streamline processes.
- Treasury & Cash Management: Oversee cash flow reporting, working capital, and investment strategies to optimize liquidity.
- Audit & Tax Oversight: Manage external audits, liaise with tax advisors, and ensure timely and accurate tax filings.
- Team Development: Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture that supports business objectives.
- Airtight Financials
- All account balances are rigorously reconciled on a timely basis.
- External audits pass with minimal or no adjustments, demonstrating robust financial controls.
- Controlled Environment
- In partnership with leadership, define critical processes and an “order of operations” so the business runs smoothly without unexpected roadblocks.
- Identify and implement priority financial and operational controls that are essential to the business.
- Secure buy-in from cross-functional teams to ensure consistent adoption of these controls.
- High-Performing Team
- The accounting team reliably handles day-to-day operations (“table stakes”) and proactively seeks ways to add strategic value across the business.
- Recruit and develop strong talent—serve as a “bridge builder” who fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
- Encourage team members to expand their skill sets, providing broader support for Groq’s overarching goals.
- 10 years of accounting and finance experience, with 5 years in a senior leadership role (Controller, Assistant Controller, or equivalent).
- CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
- Deep expertise in GAAP, financial controls, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience scaling financial operations in a global high-growth startup, SaaS, AI, or hardware-focused environment.
- History of enabling the business to execute with low friction
- Strong analytical skills, with a track record of driving financial efficiency and accuracy.
- Proficiency in financial systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or similar ERP platforms.
- Experience managing audits, tax filings, and external financial relationships.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Strategic thinker who can balance risk management with innovation and scalability.
- Humility - Egos are checked at the door
- Collaborative & Team Savvy - We make up the smartest person in the room, together
- Growth & Giver Mindset - Learn it all versus know it all, we share knowledge generously
- Curious & Innovative - Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design
- Passion, Grit, & Boldness - no limit thinking, fueling informed risk taking
Compensation: At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. For this role, the base salary range is $156,060 to $255,500, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.
Location: Groq is a geo-agnostic company, meaning you work where you are. Exceptional candidates will thrive in asynchronous partnerships and remote collaboration methods. Some roles may require being located near our primary sites, as indicated in the job description.
At Groq: Our goal is to hire and promote an exceptional workforce as diverse as the global populations we serve. Groq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our organization. We value and celebrate diversity in thought, beliefs, talent, expression, and backgrounds. We know that our individual differences make us better.
Groq is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We also take affirmative action to offer employment opportunities to minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Groq is committed to working with qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants who would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or who need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us at: talent@groq.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only. Evaluation of requests for reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Salary : $156,060 - $255,500
