Controller/Assistant Controller, Glydways

$160-200k

Plus stock options

NetSuite

Quickbooks

Senior and Expert level

Remote from US

Autonomous electric transportation

Job no longer available

Autonomous electric transportation

101-200 employees

B2BSustainabilityTransportMobilityElectric Vehicles

Job no longer available

$160-200k

Plus stock options

NetSuite

Quickbooks

Senior and Expert level

Remote from US

101-200 employees

B2BSustainabilityTransportMobilityElectric Vehicles

Company mission

To provide a 24/7 mobility service solution that is environmentally net-negative in terms of greenhouse gas production (GHG), and, inherently profitable.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

CPA or equivalent required
8+ years experience, ideally including time in both public accounting and a high-growth startup
Strong understanding of US GAAP, SaaS/hardware hybrid models, and multi-entity consolidation
Experience with international operations, project accounting, and audit readiness
Systems-oriented (we use QuickBooks now, but planning for Netsuite or equivalent)
Low ego, high ownership, and high attention to detail

What the job involves

We’re looking for a seasoned Controller/Assistant Controller to lead our accounting function, implement scalable systems, and ensure financial integrity as we transition to a globally operating company. This person will be a key partner across finance, legal, tax, project delivery, and international operations
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process in partnership with external accounting firm
Prepare internal and board-level financials in accordance with GAAP
Lead technical accounting, including project-level revenue recognition, capitalized R&D, and equity accounting
Implement and manage scalable systems for GL, AP, AR, and fixed assets
Maintain and improve internal controls and documentation to support future audit readiness
Oversee tax compliance (US and international), including entity structuring and transfer pricing
Manage external auditors, tax advisors, and third party consultants
Support state, federal, and international compliance filings
Coordinate accounting for SPVs, JVs, and HoldCos in key international markets
Support project finance activities, including tracking capex, opex, and milestone spend
Partner cross functionally with Legal, Engineering, and Commercial to ensure financial alignment with project execution
Build and mentor a lean accounting team
Report regularly to leadership on key metrics, risks, and forecasts

Our take

Although more than 4000 cities across the globe meet the threshold for necessary urban mass transit systems, under 5% of them have the capacity to make it a reality. Glydways' autonomous electricity-powered transport systems could provide a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative for the 95% without rail or transport systems.

Glydways' Personal Rapid Transit systems consist of battery-operated electric vehicles called Glydcars that travel on dedicated rights of way. These “roads” can be built above ground level or through tunnels, and can integrate with other forms of public transport already existing within the city or town.

Whilst the addition of Glydcars' infrastructure raises questions about additional costs, the company’s mass transit solution has nonetheless attracted positive attention and serious investment from the likes of Bill Gates' venture fund, Gates Frontier. Its Series C round of funding was followed by news that Glydway is involved in over 100 different mass transit projects, with a world tour of its vehicles taking place through 2025.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Company

Funding (2 rounds)

May 2024

$20m

SERIES B

Oct 2023

$56m

SERIES B

Total funding: $76m

Company HQ

Downtown, South San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Mark Seeger

(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)

Previously Director of Digital Innovation at Ogilvy. Founded M Jeans and GreenIdea, and was a Product Design Engineer at Apple.

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