Controller (AI)

TL;DR

Controller (AI): Leading and scaling the accounting organization for a rapidly expanding AI infrastructure platform with an accent on accounting excellence and operational rigor. Focus on building systems, processes, and teams that operate at public-company standards in a dynamic, fast-scaling environment.

Location: This position requires presence in both our San Francisco and San Jose office locations, for a combined 4 days per week.

Salary: $225K – $338K

Company

hirify.global is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers, ranging from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers.

What you will do

• Lead all aspects of accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and lease accounting.
• Oversee a timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across multiple entities and product lines.
• Lead the evolution of systems, automation, AI, and ERP optimization to improve accounting’s accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Design, implement, and continuously strengthen internal controls and accounting policies to support SOX compliance and long-term reporting scalability.
• Partner closely with Legal, FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, Treasury, and other cross-functional leaders to ensure accounting implications are thoughtfully considered in strategic decisions.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team with a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and senior leadership in a high-growth technology company.
• Experience operating in or preparing an organization for public-company standards.
• Deep technical expertise in US GAAP, including revenue recognition, fixed assets, leases, and complex commercial arrangements.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Proven ability to build and scale accounting teams in fast-moving environments.
• CPA required; Big 4 background strongly preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience in AI infrastructure, cloud computing, hardware, or other capital-intensive environments.
• Experience with multi-entity and international operations.
• ERP implementation or post-implementation optimization experience (NetSuite preferred).
• Experience partnering closely with Treasury and Capital Markets functions.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous cash & equity compensation.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
• Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles.
• 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees).
• Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use.