Controller

Location: Durham, NC

About IONNA:

Welcome to IONNA, the joint venture founded by seven global automotive leaders, including BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Toyota, and Stellantis. At IONNA, we're revolutionizing the EV charging landscape in North America by creating a high-powered charging network that's set to redefine the way we drive.

Our Mission:

We're on a mission to make EV charging reliable, accessible, and convenient. With a commitment to deploying a minimum of 30,000 chargers, we're shaping the future of electric mobility, exceeding industry standards and leading the charge toward a sustainable, zero-emission tomorrow.

Why Join IONNA:

Pioneering Spirit: Be part of a groundbreaking joint venture that is aiming to change the driving experience in North America
Innovation Hub: Immerse yourself in cutting-edge technology and redefine the future of EVs
Sustainability Focus: Contribute to a greener planet by powering our stations exclusively with renewable energy
Dynamic Culture: Join a passionate team committed to shaping the landscape of electric mobility
Join us at the forefront of automotive innovation and accelerate your career in a company poised for explosive growth.
Thrive with autonomy, tackle dynamic challenges, and shape your own path in an industry that’s redefining the future of mobility.

Join IONNA and be a driving force in the EV revolution. Your journey starts here.

Position Summary

Our ideal candidate will be someone with experience in financial reporting who shares our passion for promoting the growth of sustainable energy and can thrive in a fast growing, entrepreneurial environment. The Controller will work directly with the leadership of the business to design the financial systems, processes and controls to deliver accurate and compliant financial reporting.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting: Overseeing the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. IONNA’s base ledger is IFRS, but requires US GAAP financial statements for member reporting.

Technical and Accounting Policy: Maintain accounting policy framework, including updating for changes in IFRS standards, apply policy to new or atypical transactions or contracts, support forecasting and business decision-making.

Internal Controls: Establishing and maintaining internal control policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting

Compliance: Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations and standards, such as GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Oversee tax compliance services and processes.

Oversee Annual Audit: Coordinate efforts for annual audit, including overseeing PBC lists, answering policy and application questions, reviewing audit points and determining follow-up actions. Attend and support audit committee.

Team Management: Leading and managing the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

Financial Systems: Provide governance and direction over design of financial systems, including master data structure, access rights and roles, and

Skills and Experience

Finance, accounting or related business degree.
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in corporate accounting and audit. Experience involving EV charging or other distributed network businesses is highly desirable.
Systems and Tools: Past experience with NetSuite or similar systems is highly preferred. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office. Experience with data analytic tools such as Power BI is preferred.
Process design: Experience designing processes to strengthen financial controls, and improve organizational efficiency.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Have excellent teamwork and integration skills and must be a dynamic and proactive professional.
Ability to systematically analyze complex problems, draw relevant conclusions, and implement appropriate solutions.

Candidates must have permanent, ongoing work authorization in the U.S. that does not require employer sponsorship or facilitation on any level at any time. We are unable to consider applicants requiring current or future visa transfers or sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, F-1 OPT)

IONNA is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices through a competitive base salary, as well as offering bonus programs, comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(K), and paid holidays. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications and specific work location.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. IONNA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

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