Global Controller

The Global Controller is responsible for overseeing global accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and financial analysis for the organization. This role ensures accuracy in financial data, supports executive decision-making, and maintains strong internal controls across U.S. and international entities (notably Korea).

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will exercise both strategic leadership and hands‑on financial oversight. The Global Controller will lead the financial reporting, tax and compliance efforts (audit and other) for the company and strives to make accounting processes more efficient, streamlined and SOX compliant, while collaborating with internal and external teams across multiple levels of personnel inside the company.

This role will apply advanced technical principles (GAAP) and internal controls to all aspects of financial operations and reporting from source documents to audit report issuance.

The Global Controller has very strong technical (GAAP) accounting skills, experience with the consolidation of foreign subsidiaries, inventory/cost accounting experience, strong analytical capabilities and the drive and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

• Lead monthly financial consolidation across U.S. and Korea, including departmental P&L reporting
• Prepare and deliver monthly executive financial summaries
• Oversee inventory reconciliation and valuation processes
• Produce annual audited financial statements and related footnotes
• Generate and analyze monthly cash burn reports and supporting visualizations

• Develop the annual budget across departments, projects, and line items
• Support ongoing financial planning and variance analysis
• Deliver insights on cost trends, operational spend, and resource allocation

• Approve key accounting activities, including:
• Journal entries (U.S. and Korea)
• Disbursements and payments
• Bills, purchase orders, and expense reports
• Payroll (U.S. and Korea) and employee changes
• Oversee inventory costing updates for new and modified items
• Manage disbursement runs and approval workflows

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international regulatory requirements
• Manage and/or review:
• R&D tax credit, tax provision, and transfer pricing
• Delaware franchise tax filing and Connecticut annual report
• Form 3921 (stock‑related reporting)
• 401(k) Form 5500
• Support property tax calculations and cross‑border allocations (e.g., U.S–Korea)

• Lead annual financial statement audit and coordinate with auditors
• Partner with third‑party advisors on:
• Tax provision
• R&D tax credits
• Transfer pricing
• Ensure readiness and accuracy of supporting documentation

• Maintain and monitor capitalization tables using Carta
• Prepare stock‑based compensation calculations
• Generate equity‑related reports and compliance filings

• Monitor organizational cash burn and liquidity trends
• Analyze operational spending and cost drivers
• Provide actionable financial insights to executive leadership and board

• Manage annual insurance renewal process
• Handle certificates of insurance (COIs) and related requests

• Serve as a key financial approver across accounting, procurement, payroll, and HR processes
• Ensure effective internal controls and governance across global operations
• Collaborate with finance, HR, and operations teams to maintain alignment

• Participate in recurring leadership and cross‑functional meetings, including:
• Accounting and HR check‑ins

• Oversees global financial reporting and accounting integrity
• Directly supports executive leadership and board decision‑making
• Ensures compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Plays a critical role in financial strategy, governance, and operational efficiency
• Monthly reporting, consolidation, and analysis:
  Significant recurring commitment
• Annual audit and budgeting cycles:
  High‑intensity, multi‑week efforts
• Ongoing approvals…