Controller

Overview

Lead finance ops, build accounting team, manage reporting, controls & cash flow.

Key Responsibilities

• financial reporting
• financial analysis
• close process
• budget forecast
• accounting operations
• internal controls

Tasks

-Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and organizational requirements. -Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis, to provide insights that support key decision-making and drive business strategy. -Month-End Close: Manage the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and account balances. -Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting process, work closely with department heads to ensure alignment with organizational goals, and provide ongoing financial forecasting. -Policy Development: Establish and enforce accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices. -Function Building: Work with external accounting partners and build out the internal accounting function, including recruiting and developing a finance team. -Accounting Operations: Oversee daily accounting activities such as general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, payroll, and bank reconciliations to ensure operational efficiency. -Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow to ensure the company has sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations and fund strategic investments. -Tax Compliance: Ensure the timely and accurate filing of federal, state, and local taxes, and coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit process. -Internal Controls: Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting systems to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.

Requirements

• advanced excel
• accounting knowledge
• controller experience
• construction accounting
• erp systems
• bachelor's degree

What You Bring

-Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. -Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and analysis. -Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial concepts, and regulatory requirements. -Proven experience as a Controller or in a similar senior financial management role, preferably with startup experience and as the first accounting/finance hire. -Strong analytical abilities with meticulous attention to detail. -In-depth knowledge of construction accounting and SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles). -Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. -Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, etc.). -Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

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Benefits

-Generous parental leave. 16 weeks paid leave for all Heirloom employees, regardless of primary/secondary caregiver status. -Stay healthy. Monthly health and wellness reimbursement. -Learn on the job. Robust annual education and conference budget, including airfare and hotel costs. -Flexible time off. Unlimited PTO for exempt (salaried) employees & 120 hours for full time non-exempt (hourly) employees. -Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Heirloom. FSA option. -Generous stock options.

About Heirloom

-Founded in 2020 by climate-focused engineers, the company harnesses limestone’s natural CO₂ absorption to build modular direct air capture systems. -In late 2023 it launched North America’s first commercial DAC plant in California. -It’s part of a Department of Energy-supported Project Cypress DAC hub in Louisiana. -The process accelerates natural carbon mineralization: limestone is cycled through a renewable-kiln and exposed trays to absorb CO₂ in days. -Captured CO₂ is either sequestered underground or permanently embedded in concrete, forming a sustainable ‘DAC-to-concrete’ pathway. -By leveraging abundant limestone and renewables, the company is pursuing one of the lowest-cost, gigaton-scale carbon removal solutions. -Backed by major climate investors and a $150 million Series B round, it secured commercial offtake deals with Microsoft, Stripe, Meta, Shopify and United Airlines. -A standout fact: their California facility was unveiled with Energy Secretary Granholm and California Lieutenant Governor in attendance.

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