Intercompany Operations and Controls Manager

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co http://applied.co. We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions ABOUT THE ROLE As we continue to expand globally, Applied Intuition is looking for an experienced accounting leader to strengthen our intercompany operations, consolidation processes, and internal controls. Reporting directly to the Director of Accounting, you'll own intercompany accounting across our global entities, support financial consolidations, and drive improvements in accounting processes, controls, and automation. You'll partner closely with FP&A, Revenue, Tax, and Business Technology to build scalable systems and streamline financial operations. This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership and help shape the accounting infrastructure of a rapidly growing global business. AT APPLIED INTUITION, YOU WILL: - Own intercompany accounting across our global entities, including reconciliations, settlements, transfer pricing adjustments, eliminations, and foreign currency transactions. - Support monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation and financial reporting processes in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring accurate financial statements across international entities. - Partner cross-functionally with Tax, FP&A, Revenue, and other teams to resolve complex accounting matters and ensure consistent treatment of intercompany transactions. - Maintain and optimize consolidation processes within NetSuite, including entity structures, account mappings, elimination rules, and the integration of new entities and acquisitions. - Research and document technical accounting matters related to consolidations, restructurings, acquisitions, and other complex transactions. - Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and close procedures to improve financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and audit readiness. - Partner with external auditors and support financial statement audits, balance sheet reviews, and other reporting requirements. - Drive process improvements and automation initiatives across intercompany accounting, consolidations, and financial reporting, partnering with cross-functional teams to build scalable systems and workflows. WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred. - 8+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally combining Big 4 public accounting and experience in a software or technology company. - Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 810 and ASC 830, with extensive experience in multi-entity consolidations, intercompany accounting, foreign currency transactions, and working knowledge of transfer pricing. - Proficiency in NetSuite, preferably within a multi-subsidiary environment, and experience driving finance systems improvements and automation initiatives. - Experience developing and maintaining internal controls, accounting policies, and process documentation; SOX compliance or audit-readiness experience is a plus. - Strong analytical skills and sound judgment in evaluating complex accounting matters, materiality, and financial reporting adjustments. - Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively across Finance, Tax, and technical teams and mentor accounting team members. Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment. Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position. Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws. FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request. If you require an accommodation please contact careers@applied.co. We will work with you!