Financial Controller

Corporate Controller

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

Location:

Livermore, CA

Responsibilities Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Own all SEC reporting activities, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, proxy statements, and related disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with SOX 404 requirements, maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting.
• Serve as the primary accounting liaison with external auditors and advisors.

Accounting Operations & Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the accounting organization, including general ledger, revenue, AR, AP, payroll, and technical accounting.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and efficiency across accounting operations.

Revenue Recognition

• Oversee revenue accounting and ensure compliance with ASC 606, including complex customer contracts, variable consideration, rebates, and rights of return.
• Partner closely with Sales, Legal, and Operations to review and approve customer contracts for accounting implications.
• Maintain revenue recognition policies, procedures, and documentation.

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) & Inventory Accounting

• Oversee accounting for COGS, including wafer fabrication, assembly and test, foundry costs, logistics, and manufacturing variances.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to improve cost visibility and margin analysis.

Accounts Receivable & Credit

• Oversee accounts receivable, billing, cash application, credit policies, and collections.
• Monitor customer credit risk, reserves for doubtful accounts, and days sales outstanding (DSO).

Stock‑Based Compensation & Equity Accounting

• Oversee accounting and reporting for stock‑based compensation under ASC 718.
• Partner with Legal and HR on equity plan administration, option grants, ESPPs, and modifications.
• Ensure accurate valuation, expense recognition, disclosures, and reconciliation of equity accounts.

Technical Accounting & Policy Development

• Research and implement accounting guidance for new or complex transactions (e.g., revenue arrangements, business combinations, debt, leases, equity transactions).
• Maintain the company’s accounting policies and procedures documentation.

Cross‑Functional & Strategic Support

• Partner with FP&A on forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Provide financial insight and guidance to executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles.
• Experience in a public company.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance.
• Hands‑on experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition and inventory/COGS accounting.
• Strong technical accounting and analytical skills.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to operate at both strategic and hands‑on levels.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• High integrity and commitment to accuracy and compliance.

Preferred

• Prior experience in the semiconductor, hardware, or manufacturing industry.
• Big Four public accounting background.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Net Suite).

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Other

Industries

Manufacturing

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