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Corporate Controller

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, providing sustainable and efficient transportation solutions.

Company Culture

is built on transparency, ethical treatment of one another, a bias for action, and leading by example.

Corporate Controller

About the role

Seeking 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.

What you'll do

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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

Team Structure

  • Leadership role reporting to the CFO; manages the accounting team and collaborates closely with FP&A, operations, and manufacturing

Required Experience

  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing and cost/inventory accounting, with prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience; public accounting background preferred

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting , Finance, or related field; CPA required. Master’s degree or MBA a plus.

Salary + Benefits

  • Market competitive compensation package
  • Fully funded benefits package for employee + dependents
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