Controller/Assistant Controller

Who we are:

Glydways is reimagining what public transit can be. We believe that mobility is the gateway to opportunity—connecting people to housing, education, employment, commerce, and care. By making transportation more accessible, affordable, and sustainable, we empower communities to thrive and unlock economic and social prosperity.

Our mission is to revolutionize transit with a solution that delivers high capacity, exceptional user experiences, unmatched affordability, and minimal environmental impact.

The Glydways system is a groundbreaking network of carbon-neutral, interconnected transit pathways powered by standardized autonomous vehicles on dedicated roadways. Operating 24/7 with on-demand access, it offers personalized and efficient mobility—without the burden of heavy upfront infrastructure costs or ongoing taxpayer subsidies.

With Glydways, we’re building more than a transportation system; we’re creating a future where everyone, everywhere, has the freedom to move.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a seasoned Controller/Assistant Controller to lead our accounting function, implement scalable systems, and ensure financial integrity as we transition to a globally operating company. This person will be a key partner across finance, legal, tax, project delivery, and international operations.

Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process in partnership with external accounting firm

• Prepare internal and board-level financials in accordance with GAAP

• Lead technical accounting, including project-level revenue recognition, capitalized R&D, and equity accounting

Systems & Controls

• Implement and manage scalable systems for GL, AP, AR, and fixed assets

• Maintain and improve internal controls and documentation to support future audit readiness

Tax, Audit, and Compliance

• Oversee tax compliance (US and international), including entity structuring and transfer pricing

• Manage external auditors, tax advisors, and third party consultants

• Support state, federal, and international compliance filings

Operations & International

• Coordinate accounting for SPVs, JVs, and HoldCos in key international markets

• Support project finance activities, including tracking capex, opex, and milestone spend

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner cross functionally with Legal, Engineering, and Commercial to ensure financial alignment with project execution

• Build and mentor a lean accounting team

• Report regularly to leadership on key metrics, risks, and forecasts

Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent required

• 8+ years experience, ideally including time in both public accounting and a high-growth startup

• Strong understanding of US GAAP, SaaS/hardware hybrid models, and multi-entity consolidation

• Experience with international operations, project accounting, and audit readiness

• Systems-oriented (we use QuickBooks now, but planning for Netsuite or equivalent)

• Low ego, high ownership, and high attention to detail

Why You’ll Love It Here

This is a rare opportunity to build from the ground up with the right support behind you. You'll shape the backbone of a company redefining global mobility, with direct exposure to executive leadership and high impact decisions. We’re a fast-moving, mission driven team operating at the intersection of hardware, software, and infrastructure, so if you have experience with inventory, manufacturing, or project-based accounting we encourage you to apply.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment in California is expected in the range below.

$160,000-$200,000 USD plus stock options, commensurate with experience.

Glydways provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.