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Corporate Controller (1740)

Position: Corporate Controller
Level: Sr. Director
Expected Salary: $200-250k All in base/bonus plus equity of 100k RSU

About the Role:
Reporting to the CFO, the Corporate Controller will lead the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards. This role is pivotal in driving scalable processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and leveraging technology to optimize workflows across the finance team.
We’re looking for a strategic thinker with proven leadership experience in dynamic and fast-paced environment who can balance hands-on execution with big-picture planning. The ideal candidate is passionate about building robust, yet simple and transparent internal controls, maintaining policy compliance, and delivering consistent, reliable financial insights to support strategic decision-making. This role also serves as a trusted advisor and partner to the business, providing financial expertise to drive growth and operational success.

Key Accountability:
• Financial Reporting & Compliance • Team Leadership & Development • Technology / Process Optimizations / Automation • Policy and Financial Control Execution

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. 
  • Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and efficiency. 
  • Design and execute a robust but simple and transparent control environment.
  • Manage and grow the accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. 
  • Ensure compliance with SEC reporting requirements and other regulatory standards. 
  • Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, managing annual audits and quarterly reviews. 
  • Lead the implementation of scalable financial systems and process automation to support growth and diversification of the business.
  • Act as a trusted advisor and business partner, providing financial insights and reporting to support executive decision-making and strategic planning. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven leader to shape the finance function and contribute to the company’s growth and success.

Required Experience & Skill:

  • Minimum 10 years of experience
  • Actively licensed CPA
  • Prior experience in a public company Corporate Accounting/Reporting
  • Deep understanding of US GAAP and technical accounting experience
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities effectively

Preferred Skills:

  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
  • A mix of public accounting and private company experience a plus.
  • Autonomous work ethic with a team-focused leadership approach.
  • Ability to work with all levels of the organization and outside vendors, driving initiatives and projects to desired outcomes.

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