Controller

Virtium is a trusted leader in the design and manufacturing of high-reliability industrial modular hardware solutions, enabling embedded computing system manufacturers to accelerate time-to-market, reduce development risk, and streamline supply chains. Virtium’s products include computer systems-on-module (SOMs), AI SOMs with on-board AI accelerators, industrial-grade SSDs, industrial-grade DDR memory modules, and wireless connectivity modules. With over 25 years of experience, Virtium serves global customers in networking, telecommunications, aerospace and defense, industrial OEMs, and embedded markets, delivering mission-critical Edge AI system solutions.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead accounting, tax, audit, and financial reporting. Reporting to and partnering closely with the CFO and executive team, this role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can maintain high team performance, tighten processes, and support the company’s continued growth. The right candidate will build a strong team while bringing technical accounting depth, sound business judgment, and a practical, execution-focused approach.

Relocation assistance and employment sponsorship are not available for this position. Local candidates residing in Orange County or within a reasonable commuting distance of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting.
• Serve as the primary leader for external audits and as a key contact for outside auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and other financial stakeholders.
• Manage accounting, tax, and audit activities, ensuring strong compliance, clean reporting, and disciplined financial stewardship.
• Maintain a strong internal controls environment and identify practical opportunities to tighten processes, improve efficiency, and support scalability.
• Ensure accurate product costing, standard costing, labor costing, and variance analysis across inventory and operations.
• Partner with operations and leadership to ensure accurate costing for manufactured products, with clear visibility into manufacturing variances and work-in-process.
• Support inventory accuracy, reconciliation, and related reporting.
• Manage daily and 13-week cash forecasting, cash flow planning, and related reconciliations.
• Support executive reporting needs, including business summaries, variance analysis, and other financial insights for leadership and ownership stakeholders.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts and ensure all supporting schedules, accruals, and reconciliations are complete and well organized.
• Work cross-functionally with HR and other departments on payroll backup, benefits-related reporting, and year-end compliance requirements such as 1099s, 401(k) reconciliations, workers’ compensation, and related filings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required.
• Strong accounting, tax, and audit leadership experience is required.
• Proven experience closing the books and preparing accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Demonstrated success as Controller for a mid-sized company.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred, including cost accounting knowledge and familiarity with standard costing, labor costing, and manufacturing variances.
• Aerospace and defense industry experience, including U.S. Government compliance and accounting exposure, is a strong plus.
• Experience with ERP systems and close cycle management required; NetSuite experience is a plus.
• CPA is a strong plus.
• Prior experience with acquisitions, acquisition accounting, or merger integration is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a practical, hands-on leadership style with the ability to work effectively in a smaller team environment.
• High integrity and dependability.

Pay

Compensation range: $130,000–$160,000 based on experience, plus bonuses.

Schedule

Full-time, onsite Monday to Friday in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.