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Nominal builds software that lets hardware teams test, iterate, and deploy as fast as software teams.
The Role
Lead and build Nominal’s accounting function: own financial reporting, month- and year-end close, technical accounting (ASC 606/US GAAP), controls, audits, and accounting systems. Implement scalable processes and integrations (ERP/CRM/billing/payroll/expense), support international multi-entity needs, and partner with leadership to inform strategic decisions while hiring and growing the accounting team for a high-growth, dual-use technology company.
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About Nominal
🚀 About the role
Lead the controllership function
Build accounting infrastructure
Own operational accounting
Drive financial visibility
Lead systems and data integrity
Support International Expansion
Partner with leadership
Prepare Nominal to scale
🔍 We're looking for someone with
CPA certification
Technical accounting expertise
Controller mindset
Ownership mentality
Systems builder
Cross-functional leader
⚡ Skills that supercharge us
ERP & accounting systems
Venture-backed, B2B SaaS experience
Government contracts accounting
International & Multi-Entity Accounting
Builder experience
✨ Benefits/Perks
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.
🚀 About the role
Lead the controllership function
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 & 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.
Lead external audits, strengthen governance and internal controls, and build the accounting organization—including future processes, systems, and team structure—that will support Nominal as it continues to grow.
CPA certification
Active CPA with 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or high-growth startup experience. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
Deep knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 606, financial reporting, internal controls, audit management, and accounting systems. Experience researching and applying technical accounting guidance to new business situations.
You don't just close the books—you build the accounting organization behind them. You're comfortable owning accounting policy, designing controls, making judgment calls, building the team, and serving as the accounting authority within a growing business.
You're excited to own the accounting function end-to-end. You naturally balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and enjoy solving problems that don't yet have established processes.
You thrive in environments where you're creating infrastructure instead of inheriting it. You enjoy designing processes that become faster, more scalable, and increasingly automated over time.
You build trusted partnerships across Finance, Sales, Operations, Engineering, and Legal. You communicate complex accounting concepts clearly and influence through sound judgment, humility, and collaboration.
⚡ Skills that supercharge us
Experience implementing and optimizing best in class ERP systems, alongside accounting and finance tools like Ramp, Stripe, Bill, Coupa, and related financial systems. Familiarity with “new-era” or “AI-native” alternatives like Anrok, Rillet, Campfire, and more.
Background in high-growth B2B SaaS companies with familiarity across recurring revenue models, deployment modalities, gross margin analysis, operational metrics, and startup finance.
Experience with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), indirect rate structures, government contract accounting, and defense-related financial operations.
Experience supporting international entities or global expansion, including multi-entity consolidations, foreign currency (FX) accounting, transfer pricing considerations, and familiarity with IFRS. Experience partnering with external accounting firms across multiple jurisdictions is a plus.
Experience joining an early-stage company or building an accounting function from the ground up is highly valued.
✨ Benefits/Perks
- 🏥 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 🏖️ Unlimited PTO and sick leave
- 🍽️ Free lunch, snacks, and coffee
- 🚀 Professional Development Stipend
- 🛠️ In-office hardware lab with a $250 project stipend
- ✈️ Annual company retreat
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
CompensationThe base pay range for this role is $180,000 – $210,000 per year.
Skills Required
- Active CPA certification with 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or high-growth startup experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 606 (revenue recognition), technical accounting, and financial reporting.
- Experience leading month-end and year-end close, preparing financial statements, and managing audit processes.
- Experience designing and implementing internal controls, accounting policies, and audit readiness processes.
- Experience owning day-to-day accounting operations: AP, AR, billing, expense management, treasury, and cash management.
- Experience implementing and optimizing ERP and accounting systems and integrations across ERP, CRM, billing, payroll, and expense platforms (Ramp, Stripe, Bill, Coupa, or similar).
- Experience with venture-backed B2B SaaS finance, recurring revenue models, and startup accounting infrastructure.
- Experience with government contract accounting (CAS, FAR), indirect rates, or defense-related financial operations.
- Experience supporting international or multi-entity accounting, foreign currency (FX) considerations, consolidations, and working with external accounting partners.
- Proven experience building an accounting function from the ground up at an early-stage company.
Nominal Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nominal and has not been reviewed or approved by Nominal.
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Healthcare Strength — 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage is repeatedly described as covering both employees and dependents, indicating unusually strong healthcare provisioning. Additional mentions of “Platinum” coverage reinforce the sense of a high-tier plan offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO and paid holidays/sick time are presented as part of the core package, suggesting broad time-off benefits on paper. Parental leave is also framed as fully paid in several places, reinforcing overall leave breadth.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness stipends, daily gourmet lunch (and sometimes dinner), and periodic retreats are consistently highlighted as meaningful lifestyle perks. Learning/development and other small stipends further round out a perks-heavy total rewards posture.
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The Company
What We Do
Nominal builds the essential software stack that enables hardware teams to test and iterate as rapidly as software teams. Nominal empowers engineers to continuously monitor, validate, and deploy innovations, transforming how mission-critical hardware is built and operated.
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