Controller

Who We Are AeroVect is transforming ground handling with autonomy, redefining how airlines and ground service providers around the globe run day-to-day operations. We are a Series A company backed by top-tier venture capital investors in aviation and autonomous driving. Our customers include some of the world’s largest airlines and ground handling providers. For more information, visit www.aerovect.com . As our first in-house finance hire, you will own the accounting function end-to-end and build it from the ground up. You will • Own the full monthly and annual close process, driving toward a best-in-class close timeline • Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements for board and investor reporting • Manage intercompany transactions and consolidation across our US, UK, and Canadian entities • Own revenue recognition for a mixed hardware and software business with recurring revenue • Manage hardware COGS accounting including inventory, BOM costing, and depreciation schedules • Evaluate, select, and implement a modern ERP and supporting finance tools (billing, AP automation, expense management) • Build automated workflows to streamline close processes, reconciliations, and reporting • Coordinate with external tax advisors for US federal/state, UK, Canadian, and transfer pricing compliance • Manage debt facility reporting including draw tracking, covenant compliance, and interest calculations • Establish and maintain internal controls appropriate for the company’s stage and growth trajectory • Prepare for and support external audit readiness • Prepare a month end close package including budget vs. actual commentary You have • 6–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including 2+ years at a venture-backed startup • Experience as the sole or primary finance person at a company of 30–150 employees • Strong technical accounting skills: revenue recognition (ASC 606), inventory and hardware accounting, multi-entity consolidation, intercompany eliminations • International accounting experience (US + at least one non-US jurisdiction) • Ability to independently produce investor-grade financial statements and board packages • Experience implementing or migrating ERP systems • CPA certification We Prefer • Familiarity with modern, AI-native finance tools (e.g., Rillet, Ramp, etc.) • Experience supporting a fundraise (Series B+): data room preparation, investor Q&A, financial due diligence • Experience with RaaS • Experience with debt facilities or equipment financing • Experience in aviation, logistics, robotics, or automation solutions