Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced Controller with CPA and experience in Semiconductor industry with hands on SEC experience to lead the accounting function for a growing public technology manufacturer based in San Jose, California. This role will guide global accounting activities, strengthen financial governance, and support accurate reporting in a dynamic, fast-scaling environment. The position offers the opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership while helping the organization build processes that support continued expansion.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the full accounting cycle across global operations, including close management, inventory accounting, payroll coordination, equity-related accounting, and tax oversight.
- Prepare and review financial statements and management reports to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with reporting standards.
- Lead quarterly and annual public company filing activities and maintain compliance with all external reporting obligations.
- Develop, refine, and enforce accounting policies, operational procedures, and internal control practices across the organization.
- Serve as the primary finance contact for external auditors, coordinating quarterly reviews, annual audits, and follow-up actions.
- Partner with finance, legal, operations, and executive stakeholders on business initiatives such as fundraising efforts, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
- Evaluate new accounting pronouncements and regulatory developments, then implement required changes across reporting processes.
- Drive improvements in reporting workflows, compliance tracking, and finance automation to increase efficiency and scalability.
- Support internal audit activity, regulatory inquiries, and other cross-functional projects tied to corporate governance and financial oversight.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
- Active CPA designation required.
- At least 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with substantial leadership responsibility.
- Background working within a publicly traded company and familiarity with SEC reporting requirements.
- Strong command of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and technical accounting research.
- Experience overseeing audits, internal controls, and compliance programs in a multi-entity environment.
- Prior exposure to manufacturing, semiconductor, technology, or other product-driven industries is strongly preferred.
- Public accounting audit experience, particularly with a national or global firm, is highly valued.