Modal provides the infrastructure foundation for AI teams. With instant GPU access, sub-second container startups, and native storage, Modal makes it simple to train models, run batch jobs, and serve low-latency inference. We have thousands of customers who rely on us for production AI workloads, including Lovable, Scale AI, Substack, and Suno.
We're a fast-growing team based out of NYC, SF, and Stockholm. We've hit 9-figure ARR and recently raised a Series B at a $1.1B valuation. Our investors include Lux Capital, Redpoint Ventures, Amplify Partners, and Elad Gil.
Working at Modal means joining one of the fastest-growing AI infrastructure organizations at an early stage, with many opportunities to grow within the company. Our team includes creators of popular open-source projects (e.g. Seaborn, Luigi), academic researchers, international olympiad medalists, and experienced engineering and product leaders with decades of experience.
The Role:We’re hiring a Financial Controller to lead accounting and reporting as we scale. This is a high-impact role where you’ll build the systems, processes, and team that keep our financial foundation strong. You’ll own reporting and controls, ensure clean operations, and be a trusted partner across the company as we grow.
You’ll report to our VP of Finance and collaborate closely with senior management. You’ll also oversee relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and other external partners. In this role, you will:
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations: GL, revenue recognition, AP/AR, payroll, and cash management
Drive the close process each month, delivering accurate, timely results under US GAAP
Lead financial reporting and analyses to inform strategic decision-making and investor relations
Own technical accounting areas (ASC 606, stock-based comp, consolidations, transfer pricing)
Maintain rigorous internal controls and manage audits and compliance
Improve our systems and build a high-performance accounting team
Partner across the organization on revenue recognition, entity structuring, and global expansion
CPA with Big 4 audit experience
10+ years of experience across accounting and finance
Familiarity with usage-based pricing models
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Ramp, and other systems
Deep knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
Ability to work in-person in our NYC office
What We Do
Deploy generative AI models, large-scale batch jobs, job queues, and more on Modal's platform. We help data science and machine learning teams accelerate development, reduce costs, and effortlessly scale workloads across thousands of CPUs and GPUs. Our pay-per-use model ensures you're billed only for actual compute time, down to the CPU cycle. No more wasted resources or idle costs—just efficient, scalable computing power when you need it.
