Sustainment

AI-powered SRM platform for manufacturing procurement

Controller

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A CPA is required, along with a strong technical accounting background.
Startup finance experience at the Series A/B stage, including experience building processes from scratch and scaling, is required.
Public accounting or audit experience is required; experience at a Big 4 or national firm is preferred.
At least 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least 2 years in a controller or senior accounting leadership role, is required.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements is required.
Experience managing audits, tax filings, and compliance for a high-growth company is required.
Experience implementing or optimizing financial systems in a startup environment is required.
Fluency with AI tools, particularly Claude, for budget-versus-actuals commentary, ad hoc analysis, and finance workflows is required. The candidate must use AI as a default productivity tool, prompt it effectively, and validate outputs before relying on them.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in ambiguity, are required.
The candidate must be a collaborative, hands-on leader able to operate strategically and tactically.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Responsibilities

Own the company’s accounting operations, including the general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance.
Establish and maintain scalable accounting policies, systems, and internal controls to support growth.
Lead preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements, board reporting, and investor deliverables.
Manage external audits and act as the primary contact with auditors.
Partner cross-functionally with leadership to provide insights into financial performance and support strategic decision-making.
Own monthly budget-versus-actuals analysis, partnering with budget owners to explain variances, identify key drivers, and incorporate changes into the next forecast.
Oversee tax, compliance, and regulatory filings in coordination with external partners.
Implement and optimize financial systems and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Mentor and build a high-performing accounting team as the company scales.

Desired Qualifications

Experience at a Big 4 or national public accounting firm.

Company Overview: Sustainment is an AI-native software platform that helps US-based manufacturers easily find and work with the critical suppliers they need to build and manage their supply chains. Our vision is to reimagine American manufacturing as a hyperconnected, secure, and resilient ecosystem of local and regional suppliers who can more easily connect, interact, and do business with the industry and government customers that rely on them. We are a dual-use technology platform that supports both DoD and commercial customers in pursuit of our vision.

Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Controller to lead our accounting and financial operations. This individual will be a critical member of the finance team, responsible for building scalable processes, ensuring compliance, and providing the financial visibility needed to support our rapid growth. The ideal candidate brings startup experience (Series A/B stage), strong technical accounting expertise, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

For this position you must be local to Austin, TX and willing to be in office.

What you’ll bring:

CPA required with strong technical accounting background.
Startup finance experience at the Series A/B stage (experience building processes from scratch and scaling).
Public accounting/audit experience (Big 4 or national firm preferred).
7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 2+ years in a controller or senior accounting leadership role.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
Experience managing audits, tax filings, and compliance for a high-growth company.
Strong systems orientation experience implementing or optimizing financial systems in a startup environment.
Fluency with AI tools, particularly Claude, for budget vs. actuals commentary, ad hoc analysis, and other finance workflows. You use AI as a default productivity tool, know how to prompt it effectively, and apply sound judgment in validating the output before relying on it.
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to thrive in ambiguity.
Collaborative, hands-on leader who can operate both strategically and tactically.

How you will lead:

Own the company’s accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance.
Establish and maintain scalable accounting policies, systems, and internal controls to support growth.
Lead preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements, board reporting, and investor deliverables.
Manage external audits and act as the primary contact with auditors.
Partner cross-functionally with leadership to provide insights into financial performance and support strategic decision-making.
Own monthly budget vs. actuals analysis, partnering with budget owners to explain variances, identify key drivers, and incorporate changes into the next forecast.
Oversee tax, compliance, and regulatory filings in coordination with external partners.
Implement and optimize financial systems and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Mentor and build a high-performing accounting team as the company scales.

Sustainment offers a competitive benefits package for full time employees including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, company holidays, and 401K matching.

Sustainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Sustainment participates in E-Verify.

About the Company

Sustainment

AI-powered SRM platform for manufacturing procurement

Sustainment Technologies provides an AI-native supplier relationship management platform for manufacturers to replace spreadsheets and emails, enabling procurement teams to find suppliers, manage quotes, and collaborate. The software centralizes RFQs, supplier discovery, secure file sharing, NDA automation, and certification verification to streamline sourcing workflows. It differentiates itself through its Public Benefit Corporation status, veteran leadership, and established government contracts (including SBIR work with the Air Force), plus free platform access for small and medium manufacturers. Its goal is to create a hyperconnected, secure, and resilient domestic manufacturing ecosystem that strengthens the U.S. manufacturing base and supports reshoring and domestic sourcing.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Series A
Total funding: $14.2M
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2020

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