Financial Controller

Who is Elve?
Elve, Inc is a deep-tech startup in Davis, CA whose patent-pending technology enables 100 times faster wireless internet access in urban settings and remote locations. Elve delivers a transformative approach to the design and manufacturing of high-efficiency, lightweight millimeter-wave and near-THz RF power amplifiers in large quantities. Our solutions enable the next generation of wireless connectivity well beyond 5G, as well as high-resolution imaging and radar. We are looking for a Financial Controller to play a key role in bringing our technology to market. If you are passionate about empowering others, being organized and detail-oriented, getting creative to solve problems, and working on a small and energetic team - we can’t wait to meet you!
Job Description
A Financial Controller at Elve would be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly close entries, payroll, and preparation of financial statements. The Financial Controller will partner with the CFO in overall financial operations, including monthly reporting packages and budgeting, prepared for CEO’s review and oversight. They will also collaborate with the Office Manager and/or COO and third-party service providers in managing certain HR-related tasks and responsibilities, such as benefits and 401k. Given the size of our team, there are plenty of opportunities to grow, be challenged, and learn new skills. This is a full-time salaried position, and the working location can be onsite or hybrid. The high-level goal of this position is to improve the depth of understanding of our cost of manufacturing and operations and to assist in the scaling of the company.
Work Environment
May be a combination of the following but not limited to:
Office
Home Office
Manufacturing facility
Requirements
Must have:
Bachelors in Accounting
5-10 years experience in cost accounting
Exposure to general accounting and knowledge of GAAP
MS Excel and Google Sheets competency
Ability to lift 20 lbs
To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including Export Administration Regulations (EAR), to work in this role you must be one of the following:
a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by ,, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about export control .
Good to have:
Experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing company
2+ years experience with Quickbooks Online
Experience with inventory management and/or ERP systems
Experience managing physical inventory
Managing AP/AR, balance sheet reconciliations
Experience with HR-related responsibilities, such as payroll, PEO, benefits, 401k
Experience developing and presenting financial health metrics
Experience implementing an ERP system
Benefits
Benefits Include:
Competitive salary
Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Vacation time
A taste of the start-up life
Exposure to cutting-edge technology in vacuum electronics, materials science, and additive manufacturing.
Rubbing shoulders and brainstorming with multiple Ph.D. and masters-level engineers
What it’s like to work at Elve
We are a small team (for now!) on a mission to bring the next generation of high-speed wireless connectivity to a billion people worldwide. That kind of impact is not going to be achieved with incremental improvements- we are gunning for orders of magnitude advances in production capability, cost, size, and power in the mm-wave RF amplifier market. We ask “dumb” questions all the time because we always have something to learn. We work really hard, make sure to get good sleep, handle conflict intentionally, and expect great things from each other.