Associate Controller - Santa Monica, CA

Associate Controller - Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica, California, United States

At Veo, our mission is to end car dependency by making clean transportation accessible to all. A leading shared micromobility provider in North America, Veo provides millions of bike and scooter rides annually in over 60 cities and universities from Los Angeles to New York City.

Veo offers the most diverse and accessible vehicle fleet in the country built to expand who can ride and what trips are possible. We design and manufacture our vehicles, hardware, and software systems in-house and operate our local markets directly to ensure safe and reliable service. As the first profitable micromobility company in North America, Veo is built for long-term growth and partnership with cities.

Veo has been recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and a Top GreenTech Company by TIME. As we continue to scale, we are looking for exceptionally talented individuals who are excited to help shape the next era of micromobility.

Role Overview:

Veo is hiring an experienced Staff Accountant (23+ years of relevant experience) to support our fast-growing micromobility operations within the Finance Team. This is not a clerical role it is a hands-on, high-ownership position for someone who wants exposure across accounting, finance, compliance, and operational support in a lean, performance-driven startup environment. This is a unique opportunity to play an important role in scaling the company during its rapid growth. You will own core accounting service functions (AP, AR, expense management) while supporting monthly close, financial reporting, compliance, vendor procurement administration, and business operations processes. You will work cross-functionally with Operations, HR, Legal, and external partners to ensure financial accuracy, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. This role will report to the Senior Accounting Manager, with additional supervision by the Finance Manager and Sr. Accountant.

If you are looking to grow your finance & accounting career and are excited to partner with a lean and efficient team at a rapidly growing start-up, keep reading!

Responsibilities:

• Own the full Accounts Payable lifecycle: invoice intake, coding, routing, approval workflows, vendor onboarding, and payment execution
• Maintain vendor files and ensure compliance with W-9, 1099, and documentation requirements
• Manage Accounts Receivable operations, including invoice generation, customer communication, collections follow-up, and aging analysis
• Administer corporate credit card programs (Brex/Ramp), including card issuance, employee training, policy enforcement, receipt audits, and reconciliation
• Process employee reimbursements in coordination with HR
• Post journal entries and assist with accruals and prepaids
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations with clear supporting documentation
• Assist in improving internal controls and accounting process rigor

Qualifications:

• 23+ years of accounting experience; Experience working in startups; know how to operate effectively with lean resources, changing priorities, and ambiguity
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP fundamentals
• Experience supporting month-end close processes
• Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets (pivot tables, lookups, basic modeling)
• Experience working in ERP/accounting systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and documentation discipline
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

What You Have:

• Fast learner who picks up new systems and processes quickly
• Strong sense of ownership does not wait to be told what to do
• Comfortable operating with limited structure and evolving priorities
• Grit, work ethic, and willingness to roll up your sleeves
• Analytical mindset understands the "why" behind the numbers
• Professional maturity in handling vendor and internal stakeholder relationships
• Ability to balance accounting precision with operational speed

Nice to Have:

• Experience with QBO, NetSuite, Stampli, Brex, Ramp, Cube, Jirav, Fathom and other similar systems
• Exposure to multi-entity or multi-state operations
• Experience supporting audit or tax filings
• Experience in mobility, transportation, or asset-heavy industries
• Interest in growing into senior accounting or finance roles

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation Package that consists of a base salary range of $75,000 - $90,000 + Annual Performance Bonus + Equity (Stock Options) + Full Range of Benefits.
• Veo is a total compensation company, and pay is determined by geographic cost of labor and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training - so not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.
• Our total compensation package for this role, including bonus potential, ranges from $75,000 - $95,000
• Unlimited PTO
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and more!)
• 401k with 3% match
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced technology company