Corporate Controller bei Slate Auto

ABOUT SLATE
At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

| WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Slate is seeking a servant-minded Corporate Controller who leads with integrity, collaboration, and accountability. You combine technical excellence with a people-first approach—building strong teams, improving processes, and ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. As a trusted partner to the CFO, you’ll guide all accounting and control activities while fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and continuous improvement.

| WHAT YOU GET TO DO

As Slate’s Corporate Controller, you’ll oversee all accounting and control activities, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. You’ll lead compliance with regulatory standards, support strategic decision-making through analysis and management reporting, and build and develop our exceptional accounting team. This senior leadership role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and plays a key part in strengthening Slate’s financial foundation as we continue to grow.

• Financial Reporting: Direct the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance withS. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SEC requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), SEC filings, and other relevant regulations for public companies.
• Internal Controls: Designs, implements, and monitors robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Accounting Operations: Oversees the completion of general ledger activities leveraging existing and emerging technology that supports timeliness, speed and efficiency of all accounting activities.
• Technical Accounting: Lead the technical accounting determination and documentation process 
• Audit Management: Acts as the primary liaison with external auditors; manages annual audit and quarterly reviews, addressing all audit findings and recommendations.
• Financial Analysis and Support: Work closely with the Financial Planning & Analysis group to support management decisions, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and supervise accounting staff, fostering professional development and ensuring high performance leveraging a Servant Leadership mindset.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for process automation using AI tools as well as other refinements to improve the accuracy, quality and efficiency within the Finance organization.
• Collaboration: Works closely with other departments (Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Operations & C-suite) to ensure integrated financial management and compliance.

| WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including accounting roles within public companies, specifically involved with external reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workiva, Adaptive Insights) and advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE? 

We’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. Slate’s start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness moves our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles. 

• Safety First
• Delight Customers
• One Team
• Relentless Improvement
• Fast, Frugal and Scrappy
• Respectful Collaboration
• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE:

• Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
• Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].