Associate Controller

Shipping accounts for over 90% of global trade, yet the industry remains decades behind in digitization and automation. Operating safely and efficiently in congested ports and high-traffic sea lanes is becoming increasingly challenging.

Orca AI is transforming maritime operations through real-time AI and computer vision, delivering next-generation situational awareness and decision-making. Our platform connects onboard crews with shoreside teams, improving navigational safety, reducing human error, and supporting decarbonization through performance optimization.

Founded in 2018, Orca AI is a fast-growing scale-up in an incredibly strong position. We recently raised $73M in a Series B round (May 2025) and have over 1,100 systems deployed to industry giants like MSC, Seaspan, and NYK. What sets us apart is our data – over 100 million nautical miles of proprietary data, making it the largest maritime AI dataset in the world.

As we continue to scale rapidly, our Finance team plays a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong financial operations across a global organization. We are looking for a highly motivated Assistant Controller to join our Finance team and support the company’s accounting operations and financial infrastructure as we grow globally.

As an Assistant Controller, your impact will be:

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, budget planning and analysis, cashflow management, and other day-to-day accounting activities.
• Work closely with the Director of Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Assist in implementing and improving financial processes as the company scales globally, identifying opportunities to leverage AI and automation tools to streamline accounting workflows.
• Maintain and improve financial data accuracy across systems, with a strong focus on NetSuite.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Finance, Operations, and other departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - must.
• At least 1-2 years of accounting experience post-internship in a SaaS company or a high-growth startup environment.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• High proficiency with NetSuite – strong advantage.
• Fluent English (written and verbal) – must.
• Strong Excel skills, including advanced functions, data analysis, and reporting.
• Curiosity and ability to leverage AI tools to optimize and streamline accounting processes.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.
• Strong team player with a sense of ownership and accountability — a "whatever it takes to get the job done" mindset.
• Proactive problem-solver who brings solutions, not just issues, to the table.