Controller

About Gridware Gridware is a San Francisco-based technology company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the electrical grid. We pioneered a groundbreaking new class of grid management called active grid response (AGR), focused on monitoring the electrical, physical, and environmental aspects of the grid that affect reliability and safety. Gridware’s advanced Active Grid Response platform uses high-precision sensors to detect potential issues early, enabling proactive maintenance and fault mitigation. This comprehensive approach helps improve safety, reduce outages, and ensure the grid operates efficiently. The company is backed by climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. For more information, please visit www.Gridware.io.

Role Description

As a Controller, you'll be a key member of a lean finance team, working closely with the CFO to build and manage the company's core accounting infrastructure. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment — you'll be both a doer and a builder, establishing processes that will scale with the company while managing the day-to-day close.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness 

Manage and mentor accounting staff (or manage outsourced bookkeeping/accounting resources, if applicable) 

Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements 

Ensure compliance with GAAP and help establish and maintain accounting policies as the company grows

Own revenue recognition under ASC 606 across combined hardware, software subscription, and services offerings 

Own deferred revenue and contract balances 

Manage inventory from an ASC 330 perspective. 

Support the CFO in building scalable finance systems, processes, and internal controls 

Manage AP/AR, payroll accounting, and cash management processes 

Support audit readiness and manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners 

Help prepare materials for board meetings and investor reporting 

Assist with forecasting and variance analysis 

Evaluate and help implement accounting systems/tools (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Ramp, Bill.com) to support scale 

Ensure compliance with multi-state tax, sales tax, and other regulatory requirements as applicable 

Required Skills

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including some combination of public accounting (Big 4 or regional) and industry experience 

Deep knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting, specifically:

Hands-on ASC 606 revenue recognition experience at a company selling bundled hardware and software subscriptions, including deferred revenue and allocating price across the pieces of a deal. 

Hands-on ASC 330 inventory + COGS experience at a company selling bundled hardware and software subscriptions. 

Experience owning or heavily contributing to a monthly close process 

Comfortable operating with limited infrastructure and building processes from scratch 

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills 

Excellent communication skills — able to work cross-functionally and explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders 

Experience with modern accounting/finance tech stacks (NetSuite, QuickBooks, Bill.com, Ramp, Rippling, etc.) 

A builder's mindset — energized by ambiguity and the opportunity to shape a function, not just execute in an established one 

Bonus Skills

CPA

Prior experience at a startup or high-growth company

This describes the ideal candidate; many of us have picked up this expertise along the way. Even if you meet only part of this list, we encourage you to apply! Gridware Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Benefits Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered) Paid parental leave Alternating day off (every other Monday) “Off the Grid”, a two week per year paid break for all employees. Commuter allowance Company-paid training