Controller

Dusty Robotics is a Series B-stage construction robotics company with a successful product on the market, an 8-figure annual run rate, healthy margins, and line of sight to profitability. The 65+ person team mostly located in the Bay Area supports a fleet of robots that is deployed on construction sites across North America to increase quality and predictability of building projects. Dusty has raised over $69.5M from top-tier venture capital firms including Scale Venture Partners, Baseline Ventures, Canaan, NextGen Venture Partners, and Root Ventures. Our customers include some of the largest names in the construction industry, including general contractors DPR, JE Dunn, and Skanska.

Dusty’s product automates the process of printing digital construction plans in full-size on the floor of the construction site, giving builders the actionable information they need to construct the building correctly the first time.  Accurate and fast layout is a critical-path task in the construction workflow that enables builders to deliver buildings faster, with higher quality, and more predictable cost.

As we embark on an exciting phase of growth and development, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Controller to join our team and help bring accounting functions in-house. This is a unique opportunity to be the first internal accounting hire, playing a crucial role in establishing and shaping our financial infrastructure. We are looking for someone who is passionate about accounting, financial compliance, reporting, strategic decision-making, and eager to contribute to the foundation of our organization’s success. The Controller will play a crucial role in ensuring we close our books on time, establish and improve AR and AP processes, and ensure tax and regulatory compliance. You will work cross-functionally within Dusty Robotics, collaborate with third-party tax and accounting advisors, and be responsible for:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to align with the company’s goals and support senior management with actionable insights.  
• Team Management: Design, grow, and develop the accounting organization in a cost efficient manner as the organization scales.
• Process Excellence: Foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.
• Compliance and Internal Controls: Ensure robust internal controls and adherence to regulatory requirements, safeguarding the company’s assets and maintaining accurate financial reporting.
• Comprehensive Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements and provide detailed financial analysis and reports to the executive team and board of directors.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key liaison with external auditors, investors, and company leaders, effectively communicating the company’s financial performance and strategic direction.  Become a respected neutral trusted advisor for accounting.
• Accounting
• Bring accounting in-house
• Close our books monthly and annually in compliance with US GAAP
• Oversee accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), inventory, and cash management
• Prepare technical memos and/or engaging specialists to prepare technical memos

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of progressive accounting, with at least 2+ year at a large international public accounting firm
• Accounting degree (CPA preferred)
• Experience with revenue and cost accounting
• Knowledge of ASC606 & 842, and lease accounting 
• Demonstrated comfort, and interest, in a growth stage startup  
• Highly analytical and innovative problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of process improvement
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, capable of maintaining accuracy in work products and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing third-party vendor relationships, completing acquisitions, and managing audits is beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Where You’ll Work:

Dusty’s offices are located in Mountain View, CA. You will be working from our office in this role to facilitate rapid coordination with executive leadership and business teams.