VP, Corporate Controller

CooperDouglas is partnering with a high-growth technology and managed services organization to identify a VP Accounting/VP Corporate Controller. The organization is undergoing a significant transformation as the VP, you will serve as the company's Controller and head of the Finance Department, reporting directly to the CFO, you will take full ownership of accounting operations, FP&A, financial reporting, consolidation, treasury, tax compliance, internal controls, and the buildout of a formal FP&A function.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the company's Controller and functional head of Finance & Accounting with full oversight of accounting operations, reporting, and departmental strategy.
• Rebuild, lead, and develop the Finance team - including hiring, retention, and performance management - to establish a high-performing, stable organization.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, general ledger, financial statements, and headquarters consolidation reporting across all affiliated entities.
• Build out and own the FP&A function, including the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, driver-based modeling, and variance analysis.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and treasury operations.
• Maintain and strengthen SOX-compliant internal controls; support K-SOX reporting and coordinate external audits.
• Oversee tax compliance, transfer pricing documentation, and intercompany structures across affiliated legal entities.
• Drive automation and process improvement across finance workflows, including ERP optimization and implementation of modern financial tools.
• Lead the SAP S/4HANA migration from a finance perspective.
• Ensure alignment with group reporting schedules, financial policies, and open item balance management with headquarters.
• Partner with the CFO and executive leadership to deliver board-level reporting packages and strategic financial guidance to domestic and international stakeholders.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline; MBA or Master's preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience with a trajectory toward executive financial leadership.
• Proven experience managing, rebuilding, and scaling finance teams.
• Strong consolidation accounting experience across multi-entity reporting structures.
• Deep expertise within SOX-compliant control frameworks; K-SOX experience a plus.
• SAP proficiency required; SAP S/4HANA migration experience strongly preferred.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.Demonstrated ability to build out an FP&A function and drive automation across legacy processes.
• Background in manufacturing, hi-tech, managed IT services, or technology-driven enterprises with operational scale and complexity.
• Understanding of or direct experience within Korean corporate culture, including hierarchical structures and cross-border coordination with headquarters in Korea.
• Korean-English bilingual capability is highly preferred.

Compensation & Location:

Full-time, on-site position in Irvine, CA

Compensation based on candidate location and experience.

Range from $215,000 - 300,000 + car allowance + sign on bonus + more!