Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Job Overview

Reports to:

CEO

Location:

Irvine, California
Scope: US parent + German subsidiary. Multi-entity, multi-currency.

Role
:
Own global accounting and reporting. Deliver a fast, accurate close and consolidated statements. Build controls, manage audits, and keep Kardion compliant in the US and Germany. Lead the team and modernize processes and systems to support scale.

• Close & consolidation
  :
  Run month‑end and quarter‑end close within 5 business days. Prepare US GAAP consolidations, eliminations, and FX remeasurement/translation.
• Financial reporting
  :
  Issue income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and management reporting with variance analysis.
• Policies & controls
  :
  Author and enforce accounting policies. Design a SOX-lite control environment suited to a scale‑up.
• Compliance — United States
  : US GAAP; revenue (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), stock‑based comp (ASC 718). Coordinate federal and state income/franchise filings with advisors; sales/use tax; payroll taxes (FICA/FUTA); 1099 information returns.
• Compliance — Germany
  :
  Statutory accounts under HGB; VAT/Umsatzsteuer returns and EC Sales Listings; payroll/Lohnsteuer and social security; Körperschaftsteuer and Gewerbesteuer coordination with local advisors.
• Intercompany & transfer pricing
  :
  Maintain TP policy, intercompany agreements, and settlements; ensure documentation supports tax positions.
• Treasury & cash
  : 13‑week cash forecast, working‑capital optimization, banking oversight, FX exposure management, and hedge coordination where appropriate.
• Audit & external advisors
  :
  Lead year‑end US group audit and German statutory audit. Manage tax and payroll vendors.
• Systems & process
  :
  Own ERP and close tech stack. Drive automation, data quality, and workflow standards across entities.
• Business partnership
  :
  Provide timely insights to the CFO and leadership. Support budgeting, forecasting, and board materials.

• Bachelors in accounting or finance.
  CPA strongly preferred. IFRS familiarity a plus.
• 8–12+ years progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years leading teams.
• Proven multi‑entity consolidation under US GAAP; exposure to German statutory reporting (HGB).
• Hands‑on with revenue, leases, equity, and FX. Transfer pricing experience required.
• Tools:
  Net Suite or similar ERP; advanced Excel; BI familiarity. Experience with DATEV/SAP in Germany is a plus.
• Clear, concise communicator. Builds durable processes in a high‑change environment.

• Close in ≤5 business days within first 90 days.
• First‑year unqualified audit opinion for group and Germany.
• Documented TP policy and intercompany settlement cadence.
• Cash forecast accuracy within ±5% on a rolling 13‑week view.
• Control framework documented and operating, with key controls tested.

• Location:
  
  U.S. Irvine office
• Travel:
  Up to 20% domestic and international
• Physical Demands:
  Regular use of keyboard/computer and office activities; occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Communication:
  Strong verbal and written communication in English required.
• Physical Abilities:
  Sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear up to 8 hours per day; daily keyboard/computer use; close vision required.
• Language Abilities:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work Environment:
  May be required to travel (drive or fly) and may be exposed to outside weather conditions; noise levels may be high.
• Travel:
  Domestic/US travel up to ~10% at peak times, including international travel to Germany up to twice a year.

Kardion is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.

This position is at‑will. Kardion or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

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