Controller, Accounting, Financial Controller

Controller

Location:

Los Angeles, CA
• Austin, TX

Department:
Finance & Accounting

Work arrangement:
In office

Employment type:

Full-time

Nominal is building the connected test and operations platform powering the world's most advanced hardware systems, from spacecraft and autonomous vehicles to next-generation defense programs. Our platform gives hardware engineering teams a single place to ingest data, analyze performance, automate test execution, and collaborate across every phase of development, so they can move faster without sacrificing safety or precision. We're a fast-moving team that owns problems end-to-end, works across disciplines, and thrives at the intersection of hardware and software.

We serve top-tier commercial and defense customers, from autonomy leaders like Anduril and Shield AI to next-generation technology leaders like Helion Energy, Saronic, and Mach Industries, as well as performance engineering teams like Pratt Miller Motorsports, alongside mission partners within the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force on programs where failure isn’t an option. We're backed by Sequoia, Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Lux Capital, and Lightspeed.

Our team draws from SpaceX, Palantir, Anduril, Applied Intuition, and other leading companies, united by a common mission: giving hardware engineers the tools to build the future with speed, safety, and confidence.

We're looking for our first Controller to build and lead Nominal's accounting function. This is more than a traditional controllership role—it's an opportunity to architect the accounting infrastructure for a rapidly growing, dual-use technology company from the ground up.

You'll own the integrity of our financial reporting while designing the systems, controls, processes and team that allow the business to scale. From preparing financial statements and leading the monthly close to establishing accounting policies, implementing controls, supporting audits, and building long-term accounting infrastructure, you'll combine strategic ownership with hands‑on execution. As Nominal grows, you'll become the accounting leader responsible for ensuring our financial foundation is as scalable and reliable as the products we build.

Own the integrity of Nominal's financial reporting, including financial statements, month‑ and year‑end close, technical accounting, and compliance with US GAAP and applicable regulations. Establish accounting policies that support new products and customer contracts.

Design and implement the in‑house accounting function from the ground up by developing scalable processes, technological and financial systems, internal controls, and documentation that meet the needs of a maturing business.

Lead day‑to‑day accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, expense management, treasury, and cash management while continuously improving automation and operational efficiency.

Develop revenue recognition (ASC 606), cost accounting, and reporting processes that provide leadership with clear insights into business performance, margins, customer profitability, and resource allocation. Maintain a chart of accounts that is properly aligned to the nature of Nominal’s business, is comprehensive in nature, and informative in structure.

Own the accounting technology stack and improve integrations across ERP, CRM, billing, payroll, and expense platforms to ensure accurate, reliable financial data.

Partner with Finance leadership to build scalable accounting processes that support Nominal's global growth, including future multi‑entity operations, international consolidations, foreign currency (FX) considerations, and coordination with external accounting partners.

Serve as the company's accounting expert, partnering with executive leadership to evaluate technical accounting matters, support strategic initiatives, and ensure accounting considerations are informing strategic business decision‑making.