Position Overview: Velo3D is seeking a highly experienced Assistant Controller / Director of Accounting to serve as a key member of the Controllership organization and a strategic partner to the Senior Director, Corporate Controller. This role will have broad responsibility across accounting operations, technical accounting, financial close, internal controls/SOX/ICFR, external audit, SEC reporting support, and process improvement.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who can operate effectively in a public-company environment, independently resolve complex accounting issues, strengthen the control environment, and drive execution across the accounting organization. This position is expected to serve as a key right hand to the Corporate Controller, providing both day-to-day leadership and senior-level technical and operational support.
Responsibilities Accounting Operations & Financial Close Partner with the Corporate Controller to lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities; ensuring timely and accurate financial statements. Perform detailed review of accounting operations, reconciliations, journal entries, reserves, and flux analysis. Strengthen accounting processes, policies, procedures, and documentation.
Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Provide hands-on support and review for complex accounting operations. Establish clear ownership, backup coverage, and accountability across the accounting organization. SOX / Internal Controls Lead the development, documentation, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Company’s internal control environment. Support SOX 404 compliance, including risk assessment, process documentation, control matrices, testing, remediation, and deficiency evaluation.
Identify control gaps and develop practical remediation plans. Strengthen review controls, segregation of duties, accounting policies, and supporting documentation. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on SOX activities and remediation of material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. Help establish a sustainable SOX framework that can be maintained efficiently by the internal organization.
Technical / Revenue & Commercial / Deal Accounting & Transaction Support Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements. Research and interpret U.S. GAAP, SEC guidance, and other applicable accounting requirements. Prepare and/or review technical accounting analyses and accounting memoranda. Support accounting evaluation of new, complex, or non-routine transactions.
Partner with Sales/Revenue, Legal, Finance, Operations, and other functions to evaluate accounting implications of customer and commercial arrangements. Evaluate accounting implications and provide accounting guidance related to revenue recognition, leases, equity, debt, investments, and other significant transactions. Establish a consistent and timely process for accounting review of significant or non-standard transactions.
Develop repeatable frameworks and documentation to improve transaction review and decision-making. Coordinate with external technical accounting advisors when specialized expertise is required. SEC Reporting & External Audit Support preparation and review of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other SEC filings. Coordinate with the SEC reporting function on financial statements, disclosures, supporting schedules, and disclosure checklists.
Partner with senior management, Legal, external auditors, and advisors throughout the reporting process. Lead or support external audit planning, requests, technical accounting discussions, and issue resolution. Ensure accounting conclusions are appropriately documented and supported. Systems, Process Improvement & Transformation Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and strengthen accounting processes.
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