Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a team in Santa Clara, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is ideal for a well-rounded, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can step into a hands-on environment, manage core close activities, and help maintain accuracy across the general ledger. The role will provide essential accounting support while the existing team concentrates on audit-related priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly and quarterly close activities, including preparation for third-quarter reporting deadlines.
• Review journal entries while maintaining accurate and timely financial records.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure underlying support is correct.
• Review account activity for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification rather than relying only on reconciliation status.
• Perform broad general ledger and day-to-day accounting work across multiple areas of the function.
• Provide effective support in an accounting environment that depends heavily on manual processes and careful review.
• Take ownership of key accounting tasks to help balance workloads while internal staff remain focused on audit demands.
• Strong, broad-based accounting experience with the ability to support multiple general accounting functions.
• Hands-on background with month-end close and quarter-end close processes.
• Experience preparing journal entries and performing detailed balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and confidence working within general ledger systems.
• Ability to assess account accuracy and completeness with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a manual accounting environment that requires careful organization and follow-through.
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles and financial statement support activities.