Controller--Public Company Experince

Controller with a strong foundation in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate has successfully led accounting operations within a publicly traded company and/or played a significant role in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) or other capital markets transaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and treasury.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Support IPO readiness activities, including financial reporting, audit coordination, SOX implementation, and public company compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies.
• Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and oversee testing of internal controls.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis in collaboration with FP&A and executive leadership.
• Manage the annual audit and coordinate all audit requests and deliverables.
• Evaluate and improve accounting systems, processes, and ERP functionality to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the CFO, CEO, Board of Directors, and Audit Committee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller responsibilities.
• Required: Experience working for a publicly traded company and/or leading or supporting an IPO.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance.
• Experience working with external auditors and managing annual audits.
• Proven ability to build and improve accounting processes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Experience

• IPO readiness or successful IPO execution.
• SEC financial reporting and technical accounting.
• Public company governance and Audit Committee presentations.
• Equity accounting, stock compensation, and share-based compensation.
• M&A integration, carve-outs, or corporate restructuring.
• Experience in manufacturing, technology, SaaS, life sciences, or other high-growth industries.

Pay

$190,000 per year