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We design all the hardware and software needed to make chips and we make the fabs, tools, and components ourselves.\nWe're looking for exceptional, hands-on people who can iterate to the limits of what's possible.\nfab2 was founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller. Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years.\nAbout the Team\nThis role sits on the Business Operations team, which is responsible for building the operational foundation that lets fab2 scale. We believe our internal systems should be as thoughtful and ambitious as the products we build. As we grow, we need accounting infrastructure that's clean, scalable, and audit-ready.\nAbout the Role\nAs fab2 first dedicated accounting leader, this Controller will own the accounting function and build the financial foundations we need for our next stage of growth. This is a critical role with real scope, and the processes, systems, and controls you put in place will define how this company operates for years to come.\nYou'll own all accounting operations from end-to-end. This includes running a clean, disciplined close process; building out manufacturing and inventory accounting; establishing controls and approval workflows; and driving audit readiness.\nYou'll partner closely with Finance, Operations, and the broader business to ensure our accounting infrastructure keeps pace with how the company is scaling and what comes next. This is an autonomous, high-ownership role in a fast-moving environment. The right person is comfortable with ambiguity, motivated to create structure where little exists, and confident running the function independently.\nResponsibilities\nOwn accounting operations for a complex hardware-intensive environment, across general ledger, AP, payroll accounting, accruals, fixed assets, inventory, cost accounting, and financial statement integrity.\n\nLead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including timelines, reconciliations, review controls, and reporting packages.\n\nBuild and maintain scalable accounting policies, processes, and controls that support accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.\n\nDevelop the accounting infrastructure needed for a hardware and manufacturing environment, including inventory accounting, WIP, COGS, costing methodology, reserves, physical inventory processes, R&D, and capex/fixed asset accounting.\n\nEvaluate, implement, and scale accounting systems and tools, including ERP, AP/AR automation, expense management, and close management systems.\n\nOwn audit readiness and core accounting operations, including external audit coordination, treasury, tax filings, registrations, and related vendor management.\n\nWork cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Legal, and leadership to translate accounting requirements into practical business processes.\n\nBuild and lead the accounting team over time, including hiring, developing, and managing future team members.\n\nRequired Experience\nCPA certification required; Big 4 or equivalent national firm experience strongly preferred.\n\nExperience leading or preparing for external audits, including managing auditor relationships, documentation, and support schedules.\n\nBackground in hardware, manufacturing, capital equipment, or another inventory-heavy environment.\n\nDeep expertise in inventory accounting, standard costing, WIP, COGS, reserves, R&D, and fixed asset accounting.\n\nProven ability to build accounting processes, controls, and policies in a growing company.\n\nHands-on leading ERP implementations with strong cross-functional modules, including MES, PLM, and inventory management tools.\n\nStrong GAAP expertise, including ASC 606, 330, 460, 842, 718, 730.\n\nProactive and hands-on: comfort operating in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.\n\nStrong cross-functional communicator: you have the ability to translate accounting requirements for engineering, operations, leadership, and other non-finance stakeholders alike.\n\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.\n\nNice-to-have\nSemiconductor or deep-tech industry experience.\n\nExperience as an early or foundational accounting hire at a startup.\n\nWorking at fab2\nWe’re an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and labs/offices in Austin, TX, Lockhart, TX, and San Francisco, CA.\nCompensation: fab2 committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000. Compensation is determined based on your qualifications and experience. Our total compensation package also includes generous equity in fab2.\nBenefits: fab2 offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:\nMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance\n\nGenerous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time\n\nVisa Sponsorship\n\nLife and Disability Insurance\n\nPaid Parental Leave\n\n401(k) retirement plan\n\nWeekly Learning & Development opportunities\n\nCommuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office\n\nLunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts\n\nWe are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.\nExport Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.\nfab2, formerly known as Atomic Semi","description_format":"text","description_chars":5689,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity","Parental leave","Retirement plans","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Chemical Engineering","Electrical & Electronic Engineering","Design & Prototyping Tools"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-26T15:22:14Z"}],"liveness":{"score":7,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.236,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":103,"expected_fill_days":21,"reasons":["conf:0","win:tail","crowd:"],"computed_at":"2026-09-27T01:48:37Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":250000,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/fab2-controller","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/fab2-controller.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-27T01:48:37Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1659,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3341,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-28T00:00:00Z"}}}