Financial Controller, Roebling
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AI-powered development stack for industrial infrastructure
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AI-powered development stack for industrial infrastructure
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
Plus equity
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To enable the rapid development of the industrial infrastructure required to power and manufacture cutting-edge technologies.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CFA, CPA preferred
- 7+ years of experience in FP&A, financial consulting, or accounting
- Experience in infrastructure, industrial real estate, or renewable energy development is preferred
- Proven experience in managing projects within capital-intensive industries
What the job involves
- Synonym is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead and elevate our finance operations
- In this pivotal role, you will oversee all accounting activities, manage the financial closing process, and ensure the accuracy of financial statements in compliance with US GAAP
- You will enhance internal controls, streamline processes, manage external tax relationships, and provide strategic insights into emerging accounting regulations
- This role requires close collaboration with all departments to prepare and analyze essential financial data for management reporting and to support special projects as needed
- The position demands hands-on involvement in both accounting and financial reporting, driving efficiency and accuracy across all financial operations
- You will report directly to our Director of Strategy and Corporate Development and will work closely with other key members of the Synonym team
- Lead the preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, overseeing the entire financial close process to ensure timely and accurate results
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, fixed assets, development costs, equity-based compensation, token-based compensation, and payroll
- Collaborate with teams to monitor project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures monthly
- Establish and continuously improve accounting processes and internal controls, ensuring they are scalable and aligned with Synonym’s growth. This includes the development of key deliverables such as financial analyses, reconciliations, and management reporting
- Oversee the financial management of large-scale projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Maintain capital projects budgets and keep projects within scope and budget, while adhering to all regulatory and contractual requirements
- Coordinate with various stakeholders, including government agencies, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and contractual obligations
- Continuously monitor industry trends and government regulations to keep the company at the forefront of capital-intensive business practices
Our take
Formerly Synonym, a biomanufacturing company, Roebling was founded on the experiences of its staff in building and financing its industrial projects. Specifically, siloed processes and a lack of integrated tools at the disposal of Synonym meant that project speed and flexibility were hindered. It’s for this reason that in 2026, Roebling expanded its predecessor's biomanufacturing remit into the wider industrial landscape and now acts as a platform for industrial process engineers.
Its tools include techno-economic analysis, process design and cost estimation, helping industrial project stakeholders to accelerate project timelines through data analysis. Reportedly, a first-of-its-kind platform, Roebling is deftly utilizing its years of prior experience to help biomanufacturing, food and agriculture, critical minerals, chemicals and energy projects to speed up their processes.
With a back catalogue of Fortune 500 companies served under Synonym, it will be interesting to see how Roebling expands its customer base and utilises its preexisting partnerships.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Aug 2024
$1.9m
GRANT
Oct 2022
$6.3m
SEED
Total funding: $8.2m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Daily lunch allowance
- Coworking space (NYC, Boston, SF Bay Area)
- Competitive compensation packages, including equity
- Flexible PTO
- 401(k)
- Team offsites
Company HQ
Civic Center, New York, NY
Leadership
Edward Shenderovich
(Co-Founder & CEO)Before co-founding Roebling, founded Essential Capital, Knotel and Merchantry. Was Head of Strategic Development at SUP Media and CEO of Quantum Art.
Joshua Lachte
(Co-Founder & CBO)Previously Vice President at ASAPP and Director of Operations with Greenmantle. Before that, they were a Founding Associate at Locus Analytics.
Brentan Alexander
(Co-Founder & CTO)Is also a Partner at Tuatara Advisory, was the Founder & Director of EnergyFolks, was the President of New Energy Risk and the Founder & CEO of Swift Calcs.
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