Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA preferred
CPA certification required
10+ years of manufacturing accounting experience in a public company
Strong knowledge of GAAP and FASB pronouncements
Experience with inventory control and managing the general ledger
Proficiency in integrated accounting software, report writers, and MS Office Suite
MAS 200/500 experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
Ensure GAAP compliance for product costs, inventory, and warranty accounting
Drive and implement process improvements in accounting areas
Oversee month-end and year-end financial close processes
Prepare and review monthly financial statements
Develop and administer financial operating policies and procedures
Coordinate annual audits and quarterly reviews with independent auditors
Assist CFO with ad hoc projects and special reporting
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with a focus on team building
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Engagement in strategic decision-making initiatives
Involvement in process improvement projects
Hands-on leadership role in a dynamic accounting department
Full Job Description
Controller
Reports To:CFO
Position Summary:
The Controller oversees Netlist's accounting function and plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial information, maintaining internal controls, and works closely with the CFO on strategic decision-making initiatives. The Controller will maintain a system of accounting policies and procedures and will implement a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
Key Responsibilities: • Responsible for GAAP assurance for product costs, inventory, and warranty accounting including maintaining all associated reserves in full and strict compliance with GAAP and SOX 404 documentation. • SOX Compliance and Reporting is a must. • Responsible for driving and implementing process improvements within the cost, inventory, warranty and accounting areas, including audit compliance efficiency. • Oversees the month-end and year-end financial close process and consolidation. Reviews financial results to identify trends and investigate variances. • Prepares and reviews monthly financial statements. • Reviews monthly analysis and schedules to reconcile accounts. • Develops, directs, and administers financial operating policies and procedures. • Performs budgeting and forecasting. • Coordinates annual audit of financial statements and quarterly reviews by outside independent auditors. • Assists CFO with ad hoc projects and special reporting/analysis when needed. • Has excellent communication skills and demonstrates leadership in team building and motivation. • Has proven ability to motivate people, instill accountability, and achieve results. • Demonstrates a strong work ethic and business acumen. • Manages Accounting department including A/P and A/R as well as staff accountants. • Is proficient with integrated accounting software, report writers, and MS Office Suite. • Has a strong knowledge of GAAP and FASB pronouncements.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA preferred • CPA required • 10 + years experience of manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory control and managing the general ledger in a public company required • Product business experience which includes inventory and AR oversight • MAS 200/500 experience strongly preferred
Physical demands for an office position with heavy computer use; this is not a remote position.
