Title: Corporate Controller
Compensation: $220,000 - $250,000 + Bonus
Location: San Diego, CA 92121 (Hybrid)
Our hardware technology client, recently acquired by a publicly traded organization, is searching for a hands-on Corporate Controller to lead its accounting and financial reporting functions. This individual will play a key role in strengthening controls, scaling processes, and integrating with the parent company, and the role offers high visibility during a pivotal period. The ideal candidate must have progressive accounting leadership experience, a strong background in inventory accounting within a manufacturing or product-based business, and experience managing external audits.
Perks:- Hybrid schedule
- High visibility with executive leadership
- High-impact role during a period of growth
Responsibilities:- Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle, delivering accurate and on-time financial statements under U.S. GAAP.
- Safeguard general ledger integrity through thorough account reconciliations and well-supported schedules.
- Oversee key accounting areas including revenue recognition, fixed assets, inventory, and cost accounting.
- Own inventory valuation, COGS, and manufacturing variance analysis, working closely with production leadership to sharpen cost visibility.
- Evaluate product costs and margins to uncover opportunities that improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, coordinating the annual audit from planning through completion.
- Build and reinforce a scalable internal control environment that meets public-company reporting expectations.
- Create, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and SOPs.
- Coordinate with parent company finance teams to align reporting, support integration efforts, and standardize processes.
- Assess and upgrade accounting systems and reporting tools, driving automation and a faster close.
- Work with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance reviews, turning results into clear insights on trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team with an emphasis on accountability and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Progressive accounting leadership experience is required.
- Inventory accounting experience in a manufacturing or product-based company is required.
- Experience leading the close process and managing external audits is required.
- CPA license is highly desirable.
- Experience working within a public company or multinational structure, or supporting an acquisition integration, is a plus.
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ERP platforms
Email your word document resume to Hayley.h@conexusrecruiting.com and reference the subject as Corporate Controller
