Financial Controller

1 Week ago • 5 Years + • Finance • $160,000 PA - $200,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Inworld seeks a Financial Controller to oversee all financial operations. Responsibilities include financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, internal controls, compliance, and strategic planning. The Controller will manage accounting activities (A/R, A/P, GL), payroll, stock-based compensation, and ensure adherence to GAAP and tax regulations. They will supervise finance and accounting vendors, manage banking relationships, and establish internal financial policies. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, a CPA (preferred), strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in financial software.
Must have:
  • 5+ years experience as Controller
  • Strong US GAAP & tax law knowledge
  • Proficient in financial software
  • Financial reporting & analysis
  • Budgeting & forecasting
  • Internal controls & compliance
Good to have:
  • High-growth startup experience
  • Experience with Rippling & Carta
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

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Why Join Inworld

Inworld is the leading provider of AI technology for real-time interactive experiences, with a $500 million valuation and backing from top tier investors including Intel Capital, Microsoft’s M12 fund, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Section 32, BITKRAFT Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, and First Spark Ventures.

Inworld provides the market’s best framework for building production ready interactive experiences, coupled with dedicated services to optimize specific stages of development – from design and development, to ML pipeline optimization and custom compute infrastructure. We help developers bring their AI engines in-house with a framework optimized for real-time data ingestion, low latency, and massive scale. Inworld powers experiences built by Ubisoft, NVIDIA, Niantic, NetEase Games and LG, among others, and has partnerships with key industry players such as Microsoft Xbox, Epic Games, and Unity. 

Inworld was recognized by CB Insights as one of the 100 most promising AI companies in the world in 2024 and was named among LinkedIn's Top Startups of 2024 in the USA.

We are looking for a Controller to oversee all aspects of financial operations. In this role, you will implement and maintain internal controls, conduct financial analysis, manage budgeting, maintain accurate accounting reports, engage in strategic planning, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. As the Controller, you will have a significant impact on the organization's financial health and support our business growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze financial data and provide comprehensive financial reports, forecasts, and recommendations to the leadership team. 
  • Manage and serve as the point of contact for finance and accounting vendors.
  • Oversee all finance and controlling activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, general ledger, compliance and auditing, and financial reports.
  • Supervise efficient and accurate payroll setup and processing.
  • Oversee stock based compensation accounting.
  • Manage monthly and yearly closing activities, including account reconciliations and preparation of financial statements.
  • Develop and maintain budgets.
  • Collaborate with tax advisors to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
  • Manage banking and investment relationships.
  • Establish internal finance and accounting policies and controls.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including GAAP and tax laws.
  • Oversee the company's accounting, finance, and payroll systems (Rippling, Carta, etc.).

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • CPA certification preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience as a controller or in a similar financial management role.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and tax laws.
  • Proficient in financial software and accounting systems.
  • High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Highly motivated and self-driven, with a strong sense of initiative.
  • Experience in a high-growth startup environment is a plus.

In-office location: Mountain View, CA, United States.

Remote location: United States.

The United States base salary range for this full-time position is between $160,000 - $200,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.

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About The Company

Inworld powers AI-driven gameplay for video games and immersive experiences. 


Whether you’re looking to unlock novel gameplay, create content at scale, improve player immersion, or future proof your AI infrastructure, Inworld helps uplevel your game development with AI.


Inworld has worked with Xbox, Ubisoft, NVIDIA, NetEase Games, Niantic, LG UPlus, Alpine Electronics, and indie game developers to create AI-driven experiences. We’re backed by top-tier investors including Section 32, Intel Capital, Microsoft’s M12 fund, BITKRAFT Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund,and First Spark Ventures. 


The Inworld product suite includes: 


Inworld Engine powers real-time experiences with groundbreaking game mechanics, dynamic NPCs, and worlds that evolve with each action. AI NPCs can learn and adapt, deliver nuanced performances, perceive the world around them, and autonomously initiate actions based on players' decisions. 


Inworld Studio consists of a suite of tools that enhance game design. Using AI to streamline workflows, the Studio enables developers to workshop, draft, and outline storylines, narratives, dialogue, quests, and more.  


Inworld Core is our custom solution for future-proof AI infrastructure, including custom models, training, serving and security.

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