Associate Controller - Santa Monica, CA

Company Overview At Veo, our mission is to end car dependency by making clean transportation accessible to all. A leading shared micromobility provider in North America, Veo provides millions of bike and scooter rides annually in over 60 cities and universities from Los Angeles to New York City. Veo offers the most diverse and accessible vehicle fleet in the country built to expand who can ride and what trips are possible.

We design and manufacture our vehicles, hardware, and software systems in-house and operate our local markets directly to ensure safe and reliable service. As the first profitable micromobility company in North America, Veo is built for long-term growth and partnership with cities. Veo has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies and a Top GreenTech Company by TIME.

As we continue to scale, we are looking for exceptionally talented individuals who are excited to help shape the next era of micromobility. Job Summary As Veo's Associate Controller, you will lead Veo's accounting function, overseeing financial reporting, the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, technical accounting, internal controls, and audit readiness. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will serve as a key member of the finance leadership team, partnering cross-functionally to strengthen financial reporting, improve accounting infrastructure, and build scalable processes that support Veo's continued growth.

This role is ideal for an experienced accounting leader who combines deep technical expertise with a practical, hands-on approach and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

: Financial Leadership: Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting. Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of monthly financial statements, reporting packages, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules while partnering with FP A on financial analyses. Technical Accounting: Research, document, and implement accounting guidance related to complex accounting matters including equity, leases, software capitalization, foreign operations, and other technical areas.

Controllership: Design, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance processes to support company growth and future audit readiness. Business Transformation: Lead accounting systems improvements, accounting automation initiatives, and process optimization to improve efficiency, scalability, and reporting quality.

Requirements

while overseeing annual audits and supporting tax compliance. Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Legal, HR, IT, and executive leadership to strengthen financial discipline and improve business decision-making . Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

: Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility within a high-growth environment. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. S.

GAAP, technical accounting research, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness. Leadership: Proven experience leading accounting organizations, driving accounting transformations, managing external audits, and implementing scalable finance systems and processes. Technical Skills: Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite and finance tools including Stampli, Brex, Ramp, Cube, Jirav, Fathom, or similar platforms.

Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets required.