Controller

Atlas Data Storage

Controller overseeing all accounting, financial operations, and reporting for a high-growth tech startup leveraging synthetic DNA. Partnering with leadership to support strategic decisions and operational growth.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeSouth San Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $220,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, revenue recognition, and month-end close.
Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with GAAP, including technical matters such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, research and development expenditures and capitalization, and stock-based compensation.
Develop and implement internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable processes.
Manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning in collaboration with executive leadership.
Lead annual audit and tax preparation with external auditors and advisors.
Implement and manage accounting systems, tools, and infrastructure suitable for a growing startup.
Support contract review, financial modeling, and cost analysis to inform business decisions.
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, and Sales/Business Development to track project costs and financial performance.
Prepare board-level financial reporting packages and support investor communications as needed.
Express company performance and trends through effective use of dashboards and KPIs to support executive decision making.
Build and lead the accounting & finance function as the company grows.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager role.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience managing audits.
Prior experience in a high-growth startup in technology, biotech, or hardware/manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to design and implement accounting processes and systems.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, cash flow, and forward-looking financial modeling.
Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and financial acumen.
Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite or similar) and Excel/Google Sheets.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Enterprise
Science Atlas Data Storage is a company that provides DNA-based archival data storage services, using synthetic DNA to encode and preserve digital information with write-once, permanent retention. Their Atlas Eon 100 offering targets enterprise-scale archives—media and entertainment, scientific research, regulated industries, and cultural heritage—promising extreme density, multi-century durability, low footprint, and transportable copies, built on DNA synthesis technology from Twist Bioscience and led by experienced founders. Controller 🔥 29 minutes ago 🏢 South San Francisco – Onsite 💵 $220k - $250k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead ⛔️ Financial Controller Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume for this job Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, revenue recognition, and month-end close.
Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with GAAP, including technical matters such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, research and development expenditures and capitalization, and stock-based compensation.
Develop and implement internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable processes.
Manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning in collaboration with executive leadership.
Lead annual audit and tax preparation with external auditors and advisors.
Implement and manage accounting systems, tools, and infrastructure suitable for a growing startup.
Support contract review, financial modeling, and cost analysis to inform business decisions.
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, and Sales/Business Development to track project costs and financial performance.
Prepare board-level financial reporting packages and support investor communications as needed.
Express company performance and trends through effective use of dashboards and KPIs to support executive decision making.
Build and lead the accounting & finance function as the company grows. 🎯 Requirements
8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager role.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience managing audits.
Prior experience in a high-growth startup in technology, biotech, or hardware/manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to design and implement accounting processes and systems.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, cash flow, and forward-looking financial modeling.
Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and financial acumen.
Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite or similar) and Excel/Google Sheets. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

general ledgeraccounts payableaccounts receivablepayrollrevenue recognitionmonth-end closefinancial modelingbudgetingcash flow forecastingaudits

Soft Skills

attention to detailanalytical skillsfinancial acumenleadershipcollaborationcommunication