Senior Director, Corporate Controller

Velo3D

Strategic finance leader overseeing corporate accounting and financial reporting for Velo3D. Partnering with executives to enhance financial discipline and support scalable growth.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeFremont • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $225,000 - $274,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all corporate accounting functions, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, revenue recognition, and the monthly, quarterly, and annual close
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, audit requirements, tax regulations, and internal accounting policies
Own the preparation of financial statements, consolidations, and management reports
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance
Manage external audits and coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners
Manage a team of accounting specialists, including A/P, A/R, operating accounting, and SEC reporting
Draft presentations for senior management and the Board of Directors
Oversee the end-to-end purchase order lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, policy compliance, and efficient approval workflows
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to improve procurement, vendor onboarding, and alignment between contracts and financial controls
Improve inventory management practices, including valuation, cycle counts, reconciliations, reserve analyses, and aging reviews
Establish reporting and controls across fulfillment, cost of goods sold, landed cost, and other supply chain-related financial activities
Identify bottlenecks and drive automation across purchasing, receiving, inventory, and other finance-adjacent workflows
Partner with FP&A to support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
Provide variance analysis, financial insights, and operating metrics to support executive decision-making
Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency across procurement, supply chain, and corporate functions
Support strategic planning, scenario modeling, and long-range financial initiatives in partnership with the CFO
Lead the modernization and optimization of financial systems, including ERP platforms, inventory modules, procurement tools, and workflow automation
Drive continuous improvement to shorten close timelines, improve data quality, and strengthen process discipline
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounting and operational finance team
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and operational excellence
Develop talent pipelines and succession plans within Finance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential required
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership of corporate accounting teams
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit environments
Hands-on ERP experience and a track record of process improvement
Ability to lead teams through growth, change, and system implementations
Strong analytical, communication, and executive-level presentation skills
Demonstrated experience leading close processes and supporting external audits
MBA or other advanced business degree (Preferred)
Experience with procurement, inventory, supply chain, and fulfillment workflows (Preferred)
Experience with NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP platforms (Preferred)
Experience in a public company or pre-IPO environment (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare coverage
401(K) employer contributions

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Hard Skills & Tools

general ledgeraccounts payableaccounts receivablepayroll accountingrevenue recognitionfinancial statementsconsolidationsvariance analysisfinancial reportingprocess improvement

Soft Skills

leadershipanalytical skillscommunication skillsexecutive-level presentation skillscollaborationaccountabilitytransparencyoperational excellenceteam developmentstrategic planning

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceMBAadvanced business degree