The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Corporate Controller to own the global accounting function across our US, Mexico and German entities. This is a hands-on seat. You will run the monthly close, own inventory and manufacturing cost accounting, produce the consolidated financial statements and manage the annual audit. You will work directly with the CFO and have real influence over how a lean finance organization is built.
This role is fully remote in the United States.
What You'll Own:
- Close and consolidation. Own the monthly and annual close across all entities. Drive a disciplined close calendar, reduce cycle time and eliminate surprises.
- Inventory and cost accounting. Own standard cost development and roll, purchase price variance, labor and overhead absorption, scrap and yield, WIP valuation, physical inventory and cycle count programs, and excess and obsolete reserves. Partner with operations and S&OP to explain margin at the product level.
- Multi-entity reporting. Prepare consolidated financial statements under US GAAP. Own intercompany accounting and elimination, foreign currency translation, and the reconciliation between Mexican NIF and US GAAP. Support transfer pricing documentation and the Mexican statutory audit and Dictamen Fiscal process alongside external advisors.
- Technical accounting. Own all balance sheet reconciliations, revenue recognition under ASC 606, lease accounting under ASC 842, warranty and OEM claim accruals, and technical accounting memos for non-routine transactions.
- Controls and audit. Design and enforce the control environment across three countries. Own the annual financial statement audit and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
- Investor and lender reporting. Deliver accurate and on-time reporting packages to our investors and lenders. Support the CFO on board materials, covenant reporting and diligence requests.
- Systems and process. Own NetSuite from an accounting standpoint. Improve the chart of accounts, subsidiary structure, item costing setup and reporting. Push manual work out of the close.
- Team. Lead and develop the accounting team in the US and Mexico. Recruit, coach and hold a high bar.
What You'll Bring:- Active CPA license. This is a firm requirement.
- Ten or more years of progressive accounting experience, including at least three years as a Controller or Assistant Controller.
- Deep manufacturing accounting experience. You have owned standard costing, variance analysis and inventory valuation in a plant environment and you can explain a margin bridge without help.
- Multi-entity and multi-currency consolidation experience under US GAAP.
- Strong ERP skills. NetSuite is strongly preferred. Advanced Excel is expected.
- Experience managing an external financial statement audit end to end.
- Demonstrated ability to work remotely with discipline and to build trust with people you rarely see in person.
Nice To Have:- Experience with a Mexican maquiladora or IMMEX manufacturing operation, including NIF, PTU and inflation accounting.
- Private equity backed or leveraged environment, including asset-based lending and covenant reporting.
- Big 4 or national firm audit foundation.
Benefits:- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance to ensure you and your family's health needs are met.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD, LTD) insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for additional financial flexibility.
- 401K Retirement Plan to help you plan for a secure future.
- Unlimited PTO Policy, allowing you to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
- IDEA Program encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
- Hands-on work environment for collaboration
- Referral Bonus Program incentivizing employees to bring talented individuals into our organization.
- Compensation: $160,000-$170,000 plus an annual performance bonus.
