Senior Controller

Position Overview The Senior Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of a multi-entity organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements. This role leads accounting operations across multiple entities and supports strategic financial decision-making by delivering reliable financial data, analysis, and insights. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant exposure to multi-entity accounting environments, consolidations, and financial process improvements. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple legal entities. Ensure accurate preparation and consolidation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations (bank and credit card), and financial reports. Maintain accurate intercompany accounting and reconciliations across entities. Monitor financial performance and identify key variances against budgets and forecasts. Multi-Entity Consolidation Manage financial consolidation of multiple subsidiaries or operating entities. Ensure consistency of accounting policies across entities. Handle intercompany eliminations and consolidation adjustments. Support entity-level financial reporting and management analysis. Internal Controls & Compliance Establish and maintainrobust internal control systemsto safeguard company assets. Ensure compliance withU.S. GAAP, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards. This may require some learning based on California laws Support external audits and coordinate with auditors for annual financial statements. Maintain and improve accounting policies and procedures. Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis Collaborate with leadership to prepareannual budgets and financial forecasts. Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Develop dashboards and reporting tools for leadership. Team Leadership & Process Improvement Lead and mentor accounting staff across entities. Driveprocess improvements and automationwithin finance and accounting operations. Optimize financial systems and reporting workflows. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy. Coordinate with tax advisors, legal teams, and external consultants. Support due diligence for potential acquisitions or corporate restructuring. Key Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred. Experience 6-12 years of progressive accounting experience. 5+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior finance leadership role preferred. Experience managing multi-entity or multi-subsidiary organizations. Strong background in financial consolidation and intercompany accounting. Technical Skills Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards. Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle,QuickBooks Enterprise, or similar). Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling. Experience with financial consolidation tools is a plus. Core Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent leadership and team management capabilities. High attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Experience Experience in multi-entity or multi-subsidiary organizations with complex financial structures. Exposure to U.S. tax compliance and regulatory reporting. Experience supporting private equity-backed or high-growth organizations. Experience implementing or optimizing ERP systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr