What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Controller position at Kiwibot?
At Kiwibot we are building the most reliable, friendly, and efficient robot platform that allows every person or business to offer and receive an affordable and safe delivery service. We are the leading robotic platform with traction of more than 150,000 successful deliveries in multiple locations in the USA. We are on our way to be a moonshot and to get there, we need to build an amazing team.
The Role
Reporting to the CFO, Kiwibot is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Controller to join our growing finance team. The Corporate Controller will oversee all accounting activities for the company, ensuring compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and SEC regulations. This role will play a key part in managing the financial reporting process, internal controls, and the overall financial health of Kiwibot, ensuring we meet our obligations as a publicly traded company. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with extensive experience in financial reporting, accounting, and auditing within a fast-paced, high-growth, public company environment.
Key Responsibilities
The Role
Reporting to the CFO, Kiwibot is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Controller to join our growing finance team. The Corporate Controller will oversee all accounting activities for the company, ensuring compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and SEC regulations. This role will play a key part in managing the financial reporting process, internal controls, and the overall financial health of Kiwibot, ensuring we meet our obligations as a publicly traded company. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with extensive experience in financial reporting, accounting, and auditing within a fast-paced, high-growth, public company environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with GAAP, SEC, and other regulatory requirements. Manage quarterly and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Internal Controls & Compliance: Establish and maintain a robust internal control framework to ensure compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) and other relevant regulations. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of controls to safeguard company assets.
- Financial Planning & Analysis: Work closely with the FP&A team to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. Provide insight into financial performance and contribute to strategic decision-making.
- Audit & External Relations: Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring the timely completion of audits and the filing of financial reports (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, etc.). Respond to auditor inquiries and implement recommendations for process improvements.
- Cash Management & Treasury: Oversee cash management and treasury functions to ensure optimal liquidity and working capital management. Collaborate with the CFO to develop capital structure strategies and manage debt covenants.
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, development, and continuous improvement. Ensure proper training and development opportunities for team members.
- Technical Accounting: Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting standards (ASC, IFRS, etc.) and SEC regulations. Implement necessary changes to accounting policies and procedures to stay compliant.
- M&A Support: Provide support for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence, integration, and related accounting activities.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent certification required; MBA or advanced degree is a plus).
- At least 10 years of experience in accounting, with a minimum of 5 years in a corporate controller or senior accounting role at a publicly traded company.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX compliance, SEC reporting, and financial statement preparation.
- Proven experience with financial reporting and managing the audit process for a publicly traded company.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal teams and external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, and board members.
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.) and financial reporting software.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and manage multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy.
- Experience in the technology, manufacturing, robotics, or autonomous vehicle industries.
- Knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS) and global financial operations.
- Experience with IPOs and the regulatory requirements of public companies.
- Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking company that is transforming last-mile delivery.
- Growth Opportunities: As a public company, we offer significant opportunities for career growth and advancement.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a talented and passionate team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.