Full job description
The Controller will manage the US finance team, oversee accounting operations, optimize financial close processes, strengthen internal controls, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. The role requires 7+ years of accounting/finance experience, 4+ years managing teams, strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX, and multi-entity/multi-currency experience. Responsibilities include leading a team of 6, managing month-end close, budget variance analysis, audit coordination, SOX compliance, policy implementation, and cross-functional partnership. The position is full-time, senior level, based in Los Angeles with a hybrid work schedule. Preferred experience includes public company accounting and knowledge of NetSuite, ADP, and Salesforce. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, 401k, equity, flexible PTO, and paid parental leave. Salary range is $175,000 to $200,000 USD.
What you'll do
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the accounting function in the US and Canada
- Lead and mentor a team of 6 employees
- Manage shared accounting operations (AP, payroll, T&E) for the company and US subsidiary
- Provide support to additional subsidiaries
- Manage the financial month-end closing process ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Review and assess monthly budget/forecast to actual variance and prepare analysis
- Streamline month-end closing processes and maintain compliance
- Coordinate and act as liaison for year-end audit and tax returns
- Interact with external auditors, tax consultants, and other service providers
- Implement, support and oversee SOX compliance measures
- Implement new policies to meet departmental goals
- Maximize performance and contribution of team members through mentoring and development
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, HR, IT)
- Support company hypergrowth through strong communication and accounting acumen
Requirements
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- CPA or other relevant certification strongly preferred
- 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
- Public company and/or public accounting experience strongly preferred
- 4+ years of people management experience
- Management of other managers and teams of 3+ strongly preferred
- High technical accounting skills
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX
- Multi-entity and multi-currency experience
- Strong leadership aptitude; ability to mentor talent and foster career development
- Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management
- Ability to foster and manage relationships across multiple departments
- Excellent project management, organizational, analytical and communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to balance multiple priorities while managing to deadlines
Tech stack
NetSuiteADPSalesforceSOXUS GAAP
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits (health, 401k, etc.)Fully stocked kitchenLocation-specific perks (gym partnerships, parking)Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in-officeDiscretionary bonusEquityFlexible PTOMedical/dental/vision insuranceCompetitive 401(k) matchPaid parental leave