Corporate Controller

Overview

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.

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 Oversight:
  Lead company-wide accounting, consolidation, and financial reporting operations, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Reporting & Compliance:
  Deliver timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), tax, and other regulatory requirements.
• Internal Controls:
  Design, implement, and monitor robust internal controls and financial policies that safeguard company assets and uphold financial integrity.
• Technical Accounting:
  Lead the research, documentation, and application of complex accounting standards and technical accounting matters.
• Audit & Governance:
  Serve as primary liaison with external auditors; manage annual audits and quarterly reviews, addressing findings and ensuring continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Operations, and executive leadership to align financial operations with strategic goals and drive business performance.
• Process & Systems Optimization:
  Champion process automation and ERP enhancements, leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting speed.
• Financial Insight:
  Monitor and report on key financial KPIs, providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Leadership & Development:
  Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting and finance team through a servant leadership approach that fosters accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify and implement best practices to streamline workflows, strengthen financial controls, and enhance transparency across the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
  CPA required, CMA or MBA a strong plus.
• 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including leadership roles in corporate controllership or public accounting.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in high-growth environments or startups, ideally in manufacturing, technology, or industrial sectors.
• Proven ability to lead and scale finance teams, implement systems, and build corporate infrastructure from the ground up.
• Strong command of financial systems (e.g., Net Suite, Oracle, SAP) and advanced Excel or data analytics tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, cross-functional mindset.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to operate both at a high level and in the details, anticipating risks and business needs before they arise.
• Demonstrated experience acting as a business partner to executive teams and board-level stakeholders.

At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move 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

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 recar-o.