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Associate Controller - Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica, California, United States

Company Overview

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.

Job Summary

As Veo's Associate Controller, you will lead Veo's accounting function, overseeing financial reporting, the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, technical accounting, internal controls, and audit readiness. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will serve as a key member of the finance leadership team, partnering cross-functionally to strengthen financial reporting, improve accounting infrastructure, and build scalable processes that support Veo's continued growth.

This role is ideal for an experienced accounting leader who combines deep technical expertise with a practical, hands-on approach and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Financial Leadership: Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
  • Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of monthly financial statements, reporting packages, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules while partnering with FP&A on financial analyses.
  • Technical Accounting: Research, document, and implement accounting guidance related to complex accounting matters including equity, leases, software capitalization, foreign operations, and other technical areas.
  • Controllership: Design, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance processes to support company growth and future audit readiness.
  • Business Transformation: Lead accounting systems improvements, accounting automation initiatives, and process optimization to improve efficiency, scalability, and reporting quality.
  • Audit & Compliance: Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory reporting requirements while overseeing annual audits and supporting tax compliance.
  • Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Legal, HR, IT, and executive leadership to strengthen financial discipline and improve business decision-making.
  • Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Requirements:

  • Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility within a high-growth environment. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • Accounting Expertise: Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting research, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness.
  • Leadership: Proven experience leading accounting organizations, driving accounting transformations, managing external audits, and implementing scalable finance systems and processes.
  • Technical Skills: Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite and finance tools including Stampli, Brex, Ramp, Cube, Jirav, Fathom, or similar platforms. Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets required.
  • Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to build scalable accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and balance operational excellence with practical business partnership in a high-growth environment.
  • Communication: Excellent executive communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Start-Up Experience: Prior experience leading accounting within a venture-backed startup or scale-up environment strongly preferred.
  • Hybrid Role: Must currently reside or be relocatable to a commutable distance from our Santa Monica Headquarters. The role requires a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Nice to have: 

  • CPA or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.
  • Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Experience preparing an organization for external audits, financing events, or SOX readiness.
  • Experience implementing or optimizing ERP systems and financial technology platforms.
  • Experience supporting business transformation initiatives, finance systems implementations, or accounting infrastructure buildouts.
  • Exposure to mobility, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, or other asset-intensive industries.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive Compensation Package that consists of a base salary range of $150,000 - $180,000 + 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 $150,000 - $190,000
  • 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

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