Controller (Part-Time / Fractional)

About MotorqMotorq is the leading connected vehicle intelligence platform, processing over 5 million trip miles and 500 million data points per day. We aggregate data directly from automotive OEM APIs — no hardware required — and deliver it as structured insights and automated workflows to fleet operators, lenders, rental companies, and automotive partners. Headquartered in the SF Bay Area with offices in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Seattle, Motorq has raised a $40M+ Series B and is growing rapidly across new geographies and use cases. We're part of the Stanford StartX community and deeply partnered with leading automotive OEMs including GM, Ford, Toyota, Stellantis, Volkswagen, Volvo, Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Rivian. The RoleMotorq is looking for an experienced, senior finance professional to serve as its part-time Controller — a fractional role designed for someone who has held full-time Controller or VP Finance positions and is now choosing to apply that expertise across a select portfolio of high-growth companies. Reporting to Finance leadership and working closely with the Accounting Manager, the Controller is the most senior accounting authority at Motorq. You will own the integrity of the financial statements, ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations, manage the relationship with external auditors, and provide Finance leadership with the reporting and analysis they need to run the business and communicate with the board and investors. This is not a hands-off advisory role. While the Accounting Manager handles day-to-day AR, AP, and close execution, the Controller is accountable for the quality, accuracy, and completeness of everything that comes out of the accounting function — and actively engaged in the areas that require senior judgment: technical accounting, audit management, compliance, and financial controls. What You'll DoOwn the integrity of Motorq's financial statements — reviewing and approving monthly and quarterly close packages prepared by the Accounting Manager, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and GAAP compliance. Manage the external audit relationship — serving as Motorq's primary point of contact with external auditors, coordinating the annual audit process, and ensuring the company is audit-ready throughout the year. Establish and maintain a robust internal controls framework — identifying control gaps, implementing improvements, and ensuring the accounting function scales appropriately as the company grows. Oversee revenue recognition policy and application — ensuring Motorq's treatment of SaaS contracts, multi-element arrangements, and professional services is consistent, documented, and compliant with ASC 606. Manage tax compliance coordination — working with external tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate filing of federal, state, and local tax obligations, including sales tax across multiple jurisdictions. Prepare or review board and investor financial reporting packages — ensuring financial materials are accurate, clearly presented, and appropriately contextualized for a Series B company. Support fundraising, due diligence, and strategic finance processes as needed — providing clean historical financials, accounting memos, and technical accounting guidance. Mentor and provide oversight to the Accounting Manager, serving as a resource for technical accounting questions and a quality check on close deliverables. Evaluate and improve Motorq's accounting systems and tools — recommending upgrades or integrations as the company's needs evolve. Who You AreSenior and seasoned — you have seen the full accounting lifecycle at a growing company and you bring the judgment that comes from having navigated audits, fundraises, and compliance challenges firsthand. A hands-on reviewer — you don't just sign off; you look closely, ask the right questions, and catch issues before they become problems. A clear communicator — you can explain a technical accounting position to a non-accountant, present financials to a board, and write a concise accounting memo with equal facility. Trustworthy and discreet — you handle sensitive financial information with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. Collaborative — you work constructively with the Accounting Manager, Finance leadership, and external advisors, and you are invested in making the team around you better. Flexible and pragmatic — you understand the realities of a fast-growing startup and know how to apply rigorous standards without creating unnecessary bureaucracy. Qualifications10+ years of accounting experience, including significant time in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or VP Finance role at a company (not exclusively in public accounting). CPA required. Deep expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and technical accounting — particularly revenue recognition (ASC 606), equity accounting, and multi-jurisdiction compliance. Experience managing external audits at a venture-backed technology or SaaS c