Corporate Controller

Giga Energy

Corporate Controller ensuring financial integrity at Giga Energy. Leading accounting team and managing multi-entity consolidations in a high-growth environment.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own all aspects of technical accounting, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), asset capitalization, and complex debt/equity instruments.
Serve as the company's primary authority on US GAAP compliance, driving accounting policy development and ensuring consistency across all entities.
Lead and develop the existing accounting team, setting clear expectations, managing performance, and building a high-output culture.
Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and audit-readiness at all times.
Manage external auditor relationships and lead the annual audit process end-to-end.
Partner cross-functionally with legal, operations, and executive leadership to evaluate and account for complex transactions, including project financing, M&A activity, and capital raises.
Establish and maintain a robust internal controls framework (SOX-ready or equivalent) as the company scales toward a potential liquidity event.
Drive the implementation and optimization of financial systems and ERP infrastructure to support scale.

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA required.
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including time in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred) and in-house Controller or VP Finance roles.
Deep technical accounting expertise across US GAAP, including experience writing and defending accounting memos on complex or non-standard transactions.
Demonstrated experience managing and developing accounting teams of 3+ people.
Experience leading an annual external audit process from start to sign-off.
Hands-on proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or equivalent) and financial reporting tools.
Strong command of Excel/Google Sheets for financial modeling and analysis.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
401(k) with 4% employer match
Unlimited PTO
Parental leave
Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA or HSA
Commuter benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical accountingrevenue recognitionlease accountingasset capitalizationdebt instrumentsequity instrumentsUS GAAP compliancefinancial modelingfinancial analysisinternal controls

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementperformance managementcross-functional collaborationcommunicationpolicy developmentorganizational skillsaudit readinessproblem-solvingculture building

Certifications

CPA