Financial Controller
Avala
San Francisco, CA · Posted October 20, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
More in California job market · Technology & Software · Finance jobs
Similar jobs
- Founding Controller, Product & Customer Operations · Synthetic Design Lab · San Francisco, CA
- Deputy Controller | Accounting · Aera Technology · Mountain View, CA
- Controller · Northwood Space · Torrance, CA
- Sr. Controller · Velo3d · Fremont, CA
- VP, Corporate Controller · MongoDB · Palo Alto, CA
- Senior Director, Controller · Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA
Where San Francisco, CA ranks
Where San Francisco, CA placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #1Best cities for security jobs316 openings · of 20
- #1Best cities for technology jobs7,178 openings · of 100
- #1Best cities for financial services pay after cost of living$173k · of 33
- #1Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills35% · of 100
- #1Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the West Coast35% · of 54
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the West Coast902 jobs · of 47
Rankings about finance jobs
- Best cities for finance jobs #1 New York (1,932 openings)
- Best cities for finance pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($162k)
- Most requested AI skills in finance jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (4.3%)
- AI tools named most often in finance jobs #1 Claude (0.55%)
- Employers with the most finance jobs #1 Amazon (475 roles)
How AI is used in this kind of work
Among financial managers, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for financial managers: 39% (high).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
Skills this job asks for
Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.
About the job
Own the accounting, compliance, and financial controls for Avala as we bring finance in-house. You will manage month-end close, revenue recognition, audit preparation, AP/AR, and tax compliance. Working closely with the VP of Finance, you will build robust financial processes that give investors and leadership confidence in our numbers. Ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and wants to grow with the company.