Controller

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Corporate Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and financial process excellence across a multi-entity organization in San Rafael, CA. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will be a key member of the finance leadership team, responsible for driving accurate reporting, strengthening controls, developing talent, and supporting continued business growth.

This opportunity is ideal for an accomplished accounting leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys balancing technical accounting responsibilities with operational leadership, business partnership, and process transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close Leadership

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee consolidated financial statements, management reporting, account reconciliations, and balance sheet integrity.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and manage annual audit activities.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies.

Accounting Operations

• Provide leadership over general ledger accounting, intercompany transactions, accruals, allocations, and financial controls.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure accounting processes support organizational growth and scalability.
• Partner across departments to resolve complex accounting and operational issues.

Banking & Treasury Support

• Oversee lender reporting, debt covenant calculations, compliance packages, and related financial analyses.
• Monitor compliance requirements and proactively identify potential risks.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Build organizational capability through coaching, succession planning, and talent development.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Drive automation, systems optimization, reporting enhancements, and financial process improvements.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Technology, and other stakeholders to improve data integrity, reporting efficiency, and business insights.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes and increase scalability through technology and workflow improvements.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP, financial reporting, consolidations, and month-end close.
• Strong ERP systems experience and a history of driving accounting process improvements.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and retain high-performing teams.
• CPA designation and public accounting experience highly preferred.