layiq

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LAYIQ - Controller at Periodic Labs, Menlo Park, CA

10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful ownership of an end-to-end accounting function. Experience leading or playing a central role in building up a company’s accounting team from ground up.
An active CPA license and strong command of U.S. GAAP.
A track record leading and managing an accounting team with clear standards and accountability.
Deep, hands-on experience with monthly close, financial-statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, audit support, and internal controls.
Strong NetSuite experience and familiarity with modern finance tools such as Ramp and Rippling.
Experience in a rapidly growing, venture-backed company where processes, systems, and responsibilities are still being built.
The ability to move comfortably between technical accounting questions and detailed operational work. You are willing to investigate a reconciliation, review an invoice, or write an accounting memo yourself.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting issues to people without accounting backgrounds.
High integrity, strong attention to detail, and operate with agency.
Especially Strong Candidates May Also Have
Public-accounting experience at a Big Four or nationally recognized audit firm.
Experience with laboratory, hardware, robotics, manufacturing, infrastructure, or other capital-intensive operations.
Experience accounting for large cloud-compute commitments, fixed assets, construction projects, or leasehold improvements.
Multi-entity and international accounting experience, particularly involving the U.K. or Canada.
Familiarity with ASC 842, ASC 718, ASC 606, R&D arrangements, equity financings, and complex or nonstandard contracts.
Experience building an accounting function or hiring and developing an internal accounting team.
Experience building an AI-native accounting function to automate processes, improve efficiency, and accelerate the month-end close.
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Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Location: Menlo Park, CA

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