--- title: 'Controller at HavocAI' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/controller-havocai-remote-rhansbkar2vz' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-05' --- # Controller at HavocAI - **Company:** HavocAI - **Location:** Remote - **Compensation:** $185k–$215k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-06-02 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/havocai/f8191deb-3c0b-4d3c-a9d4-bf518fb241a9/application **Skills:** U.S. GAAP, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Consolidations, Internal Controls, ASC 606, ASC 842, NetSuite, ERP Implementation, Revenue Recognition, Leases, Stock-based Compensation, Business Combinations, Big 4 public accounting background, Inventory Accounting, Cost Accounting, Manufacturing Accounting, International Entities, Multi-entity Consolidations, Government Contracting Requirements > The Controller will build, scale, and lead the accounting function for a high-growth defense technology company. This senior leadership role is responsible for financial reporting, technical accounting, audit readiness, and internal controls in a remote US-based environment. ## Job description About Us: Havoc is a leader in all-domain collaborative autonomy. Its software-defined hardware approach powers military and commercial-grade autonomous systems across sea, air, and land to sense, decide, and act together in complex and contested environments. Havoc connects assets, enabling them to share information, adapt in real time, and continue operating even when communications are disrupted or denied. Havoc optimizes mission performance and minimizes human risk. Havoc was founded in 2024 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Learn more at [Havoc: All-Domain Collaborative Autonomy](http://havocai.com/) . ## Role Overview The Controller will serve as a senior leader within the Finance organization. This executive will be responsible for building, scaling, and leading a best-in-class accounting function capable of supporting a complex, high-growth business with rigorous financial reporting, audit, compliance, and internal control requirements. This is a high-impact, high-visibility leadership role requiring deep technical accounting expertise, strong operational discipline, and the ability to lead through scale. The Controller will own the integrity of the company’s financial reporting, drive a timely and accurate close process, ensure audit readiness, strengthen internal controls, and partner cross-functionally with executive leadership to support strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate has operated in a public-company environment or similarly rigorous reporting environment and brings a proven track record of scaling accounting organizations, implementing robust financial infrastructure, and leading teams through increasing operational complexity. This leader must be equally comfortable advising at the executive and Board level, developing scalable processes, and diving into the details when needed. ## Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Close - Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. - Own the company’s close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and scalable financial reporting while continuously improving close timelines, process quality, and operational efficiency. - Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, consolidation processes, and overall financial statement integrity. - Develop and deliver high-quality financial reporting packages for executive leadership, the Board stakeholders, and, as applicable, Audit Committee audiences. - Establish reporting standards, review mechanisms, and operating rhythms that support accuracy, accountability, and executive-level decision-making. Technical Accounting - Serve as the company’s senior technical accounting leader, owning accounting policies, technical memos, and conclusions across complex areas including revenue recognition under ASC 606, inventory, leases under ASC 842, stock-based compensation, business combinations, and other areas as the company scales. - Monitor, assess, and lead implementation of new accounting pronouncements and evolving reporting requirements. - Advise the CFO and executive leadership on the accounting implications of strategic initiatives, transactions, customer contracts, financing activities, acquisitions, and new business models. - Partner with Legal, FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, and external advisors to ensure accounting positions are well-documented, supportable, and aligned with company objectives. External Reporting & Readiness - Build financial reporting processes, documentation, and governance practices aligned with public-company standards and increasing external scrutiny. - Partner with external auditors, legal counsel, and other advisors on complex reporting, disclosure, and compliance matters. - Contribute to the company’s readiness for enhanced external reporting requirements, including preparation for future liquidity events, large-scale financing, public-company expectations, or other significant corporate milestones. - Support the preparation of materials for Board and Audit Committee engagement, including financial reporting updates, audit matters, control environment updates, and key accounting judgments. Audit, Tax & Compliance - Serve as the primary executive liaison for external auditors, managing the annual audit and any interim or quarterly review processes. - Ensure audit readiness through disciplined documentation, strong accounting processes, timely issue resolution, and a proactive approach to auditor engagement. - Oversee tax compliance in partnership with external providers, including federal, state, local, and international filings as applicable. - Ensure accounting and reporting processes are designed to support compliance with regulatory, contractual, and government contracting requirements where applicable. Risk, Controls & Compliance - Design, implement, and maintain a scalable internal control framework that supports the company’s growth, operational complexity, and reporting obligations. - Partner with Internal Audit or equivalent functions to identify key risks, evaluate control effectiveness, and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are in place. - Continuously evaluate and strengthen business process controls across accounting, payroll, procurement, inventory, financial reporting, and related workflows. - Drive a culture of compliance, accountability, and strong financial stewardship across the organization. Leadership & Team Building - Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing accounting organization capable of supporting the company through its next stages of growth. - Develop the accounting team structure, hiring roadmap, operating model, and career progression pathways aligned with business needs. - Establish a culture of ownership, accuracy, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. - Balance executive-level leadership with hands-on execution, particularly in areas where processes, systems, or teams are still being built. - Serve as a trusted partner to the CFO and executive team on accounting strategy, organizational design, risk management, and financial infrastructure. Cross-Functional Partnership - Partner closely with FP&A to support forecasting, budgeting, performance analysis, and executive reporting. - Collaborate with Legal on contracts, compliance matters, equity compensation, corporate governance, and transaction support. - Work with Operations and Supply Chain on inventory accounting, cost accounting, manufacturing processes, and operational reporting. - Support executive leadership with timely financial insights, reporting, and analysis that inform strategic decisions. - Partner with HR on payroll, equity compensation, headcount planning, and related accounting processes. - Act as a senior Finance partner across the organization, translating accounting and control requirements into practical, scalable business processes. Systems & Infrastructure - Evaluate, implement, and optimize ERP and financial systems, including NetSuite or equivalent platforms. - Drive automation, data integrity, and scalability across accounting workflows, reporting processes, close activities, reconciliations, and financial operations. - Ensure alignment between financial systems, operational systems, and reporting requirements. - Lead system upgrades, integrations, and process redesign efforts as the company scales. - Establish financial systems infrastructure that supports auditability, operational efficiency, and executive-level visibility. ## Qualifications & Experience Required - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required. - 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including senior leadership experience within a complex or high-growth environment. - 7+ years of people management experience, including experience building, leading, and scaling accounting teams. - Prior experience operating in a public-company environment or similarly complex, highly regulated reporting environment. - Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, financial reporting, consolidations, and internal controls. - Proven experience designing, implementing, and scaling internal control frameworks. - Strong experience managing external audits and serving as the senior point of contact for external auditors. - Demonstrated ability to lead in fast-paced, high-growth environments with increasing operational and reporting complexity. - Strong executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, Board stakeholders, auditors, and external advisors. ## Preferred - Big 4 public accounting background. - Experience supporting a company through a significant liquidity event, large-scale financing, acquisition, public-company readiness process, or transition to a more complex reporting environment. - Experience in defense technology, aerospace, manufacturing, hardware, SaaS, or hardware-enabled software environments. - Strong background in inventory accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing-related accounting processes. - Experience with international entities, consolidations, and multi-entity structures. - ERP implementation or optimization experience; NetSuite strongly preferred. - Familiarity with government contracting requirements and related compliance frameworks. - Experience building accounting functions in founder-led, venture-backed, or private-equity-backed companies. Success Profile - The successful Controller will be a strategic, hands-on finance executive who can build structure, improve rigor, and lead the accounting function through scale. - This person will bring a builder mindset, strong technical judgment, and a bias toward action. They will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven, with the ability to create clarity in ambiguous environments. - They will be a trusted partner to the CFO, executive team, and cross-functional leaders, capable of influencing at all levels while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, accuracy, and quality. - Key attributes include: - Strategic thinker with strong execution capability - Hands-on leader with a “roll up your sleeves” mentality - Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-oriented - Strong communicator with executive and Board-level presence - Builder mindset with experience creating scalable infrastructure from the ground up - High integrity and commitment to financial accuracy, compliance, and quality - Results-oriented leader with a track record of scaling teams, systems, and processes - Comfortable operating in environments with increasing external scrutiny and reporting expectations - Strong collaborator who can partner across Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, Supply Chain, and executive leadership First 90–180 Day Priorities - Assess the current accounting organization, systems, close process, reporting cadence, controls environment, and team capabilities. - Identify gaps in financial reporting, audit readiness, internal controls, systems infrastructure, and scalability relative to best-in-class standards. - Develop and begin executing a roadmap to strengthen the close process, improve reporting quality, and accelerate monthly and quarterly reporting timelines. - Establish a prioritized internal controls and audit-readiness roadmap, including documentation standards, control ownership, and key risk areas. - Build strong relationships with the CFO, executive team, cross-functional partners, external auditors, tax advisors, and other key stakeholders. - Develop a team structure and hiring plan to scale the accounting organization in alignment with company growth. - Evaluate ERP and financial systems infrastructure and define a roadmap for optimization, automation, or implementation. - Create a clear operating rhythm for accounting, reporting, audit preparation, controls, and cross-functional finance support. Benefits: - 100% Employer paid Health Insurance - Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families - Life Insurance (Employer Paid) - Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching) - Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum - Equity Package - Work / Home Office Stipend - Global Entry - 16 Week Paid Parental Leave - Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend Our Values: - Innovation: We are driven to break new ground. Every day presents an opportunity to challenge the status quo, think boldly, and deliver advanced solutions that transform the future of defense technology. - Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and trust in all our actions and partnerships. - Mission-Driven: We are focused on achieving impactful outcomes that align with our core mission—protecting lives through innovation. - Forward-Leaning: We continuously seek out new opportunities and remain at the forefront of technological advancements. We embrace change and anticipate the challenges of tomorrow with confidence and creativity. - Ownership of All Tasks: At HavocAI, no problem is too complex or too trivial. We believe that greatness comes from tackling the hardest challenges, but also in handling the smallest, sometimes thankless, tasks with the same level of commitment and care. - Servant Leadership: We lead by serving others, whether it’s supporting our employees, partners, or the broader community. Empowering those around us is key to achieving long-term success and making a lasting impact. HavocAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. ## About HavocAI ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: HavocAI builds collaborative autonomy software that enables a single human operator to supervise thousands of autonomous assets across sea, air, and land in contested environments. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A) - **Headquarters**: Providence, Rhode Island, United States - **Founded**: 2024 - **Founders**: Paul Lwin (CEO) and Joe Turner (COO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Autonomous Systems, Maritime Security - **Target customers**: U.S. Navy, Army, and allied defense forces; commercial maritime security operators - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Minimize human risk in the world's most unstable environments, removing humans from the dull, dirty, and dangerous." ## Products & Services - **Havoc C2**: An intuitive command-and-control interface that lets operators define intent and direct large numbers of autonomous assets across distributed systems, scaling complex multi-asset missions without proportional increases in manpower. - **Havoc Connect**: A resilient peer-to-peer overlay network for data exchange across DDIL (Disrupted, Disconnected, Intermittent, Limited) networks, enabling systems to exchange commands, telemetry, and mission data even when connectivity is intermittent or degraded. - **Havoc OS**: An operating system for autonomous systems at the edge, enabling heterogeneous platforms to carry out collaborative missions, adapt to changing conditions, and continue operating in DDIL environments. - **Havoc Insights**: An intelligence layer that fuses AI and analytics, ingesting real-time data streams from vehicles, sensors, and system services to surface insights, trends, and anomalies for mission-level decision support. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total Funding of $197.2M across three rounds (Seed, two Series A tranches) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Scout Ventures, Trousdale Ventures, IQT (lead Series A), Azak (MOU for autonomous ground systems) - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 221.3% year-over-year to 98 employees; acquired Mavrik in March 2026; over 25,000 hours of autonomous operations; 11 active job postings with quarterly growth of +10.0% ## Competitive Advantages - **Software-defined autonomy**: Havoc's platform is platform-agnostic, integrating with existing vehicles, sensors, and C2 networks without major redesigns, making it interoperable across sea, air, and land domains. - **Human-on-the-loop architecture**: Enables a single operator to supervise thousands of autonomous assets, dramatically reducing manpower requirements for complex multi-asset missions. - **DDIL resilience**: Havoc Connect creates a resilient peer-to-peer overlay network that maintains operations even when communications are disrupted, intermittent, or denied — a critical capability for contested military environments. - **Proven track record**: Over 25,000 hours of autonomous operations, validated through real-world exercises with U.S. Navy and Army stakeholders. ## Strategic Focus - **All-domain collaborative autonomy**: Scaling from maritime to air and land domains, enabling heterogeneous platforms to work together seamlessly. - **Fully adaptive maritime autonomy**: Building systems that can anticipate, collaborate, and make independent decisions in dynamic environments. - **International expansion**: Head of Europe appointed (Theodora Dell), indicating a push into allied defense markets. - **Ground systems expansion**: MOU with Azak to produce high mobility autonomous ground systems, diversifying beyond maritime. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven work**: Employees work on cutting-edge autonomy technology that directly reduces human risk in dangerous environments — "removing humans from the dull, dirty, and dangerous." - **Strong growth trajectory**: 221.3% headcount growth year-over-year, with $197.2M in total funding, indicating a well-capitalized, scaling organization. - **Comprehensive benefits**: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and families; stock options; 16 weeks fully paid parental leave; unlimited PTO with a two-week enforced minimum; monthly wellness stipend; home office stipend; 401(k) program; Global Entry reimbursement. - **Work model**: Remote and hybrid options available, with corporate HQ, test, and production facilities in Providence, RI. Open roles also listed in Honolulu, HI and San Diego, CA. - **Engineering culture**: Deep technical challenges in autonomy, robotics, edge computing, and defense-grade software. Team includes talent from US Navy, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Anduril, Shield AI, and Lockheed Martin. ## Sources 1. [havocai.com](https://www.havocai.com/) 2. [havocai.com/careers](https://havocai.com/careers) 3. [havocai.com/about](https://havocai.com/about) 4. [linkedin.com/company/havocai](https://www.linkedin.com/company/havocai) 5. 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