Assistant Controller

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs.

Cerebras' current customers include global corporations across multiple industries, national labs, and top-tier healthcare systems. In January, we announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership with Mayo Clinic, underscoring our commitment to transforming AI applications across various fields. In August, we launched Cerebras Inference, the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services.

About The Role

The Assistant Controller will oversee the organization's accounting operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards for all domestic and international entities. This role involves leading the monthly close process, maintaining internal controls and supporting financial and tax reporting requirements while providing guidance on the company's accounting roadmap for building best in class systems and processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, advanced knowledge of accounting principles, a proven ability to manage teams effectively and strong background designing and implementing processes that support accurate financial statements. The position requires strong financial, accounting and management skills and the ability to understand the big picture while being detail oriented.
Responsibilities

• You will be an important contributor to the financial operations of this rapidly growing company and will be managing all aspects of accounting operations.
• Lead the day-to-day financial activities (including cash management, foreign subsidiaries, payroll, and intercompany accounting) for accuracy while ensuring compliance with US GAAP, local statutory accounting requirements and internal policies.
• Oversee, support, and develop or streamline corporate accounting systems & processes while driving efficiency & automation to keep up with the demands of our high-growth business.
• Enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency of the accounting organization and supporting corporate compliance matters.
• Establish, lead and own accounting policies.
• Team leadership through managing talent including motivating, coaching, training and mentoring team members.
• Coordinate and oversee the execution of all monthly and quarterly financial statement close processes globally in accordance with US GAAP.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls over financial statement accounting records including account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Work closely with FP&A over the fluctuation analysis of the consolidated balance sheet, income statement and cashflows on a monthly and quarterly basis for management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as people operations, supply chain and other functions working closely with various departments on operational integration and to ensure accurate accounting treatment for complex transactions.
• Collaborate with key functional leaders such as people operations, supply chain and other functions on operational integration.
• Provide support with the SEC reporting function and any technical accounting analysis and related memos.
• Ensure key internal controls over financial reporting are designed and operating in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley rules and regulations.
• Key liaison for external auditors and drive efficiency in the audit process.
• Implement best practices and ensure compliance with US GAAP, and policies and procedures.

Skills And Qualifications

• CPA with BS degree in accounting or equivalent.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience with Big 4 audit experience and minimum of 2 years in a similar role.
• Strong NetSuite systems, administration and /or implementation experience.
• Ability to problem solve and work with large volumes of data.
• Public company experience required.

Why Join Cerebras

People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we've reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:

Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.

Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.

Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.

Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.

Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.

Read our blog: Five Reasons to Join Cerebras in 2025.
Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!

Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.

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