Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller Position

Viridian Staffing's client is seeking a controller to serve as their first dedicated accounting leader within a fast-growing, innovation-driven organization. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in building from the ground up and is equally comfortable executing day-to-day accounting tasks while designing scalable systems and processes for long-term growth. In this role, you will take ownership of establishing and scaling the accounting function, beginning with hands-on responsibilities such as processing journal entries, managing invoices, and overseeing reconciliations, while simultaneously building the infrastructure needed to support future expansion.

You will lead a system conversion, partnering cross-functionally to define requirements and ensure successful deployment. You will develop inventory and cost accounting processes to support a manufacturing environment and ensure accurate product costing. You will transition outsourced accounting operations in-house, establish SOPs, build a structured month-end close process, and support audit readiness. As the organization grows, you will have the opportunity to build and lead the accounting team.

You will bring 8+ years of progressive accounting experience along with an active CPA license. You must have hands-on experience with inventory and cost accounting in a manufacturing, hardware, or physical goods environment. Experience leading or supporting an ERP implementation is required, along with a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP. Ideally, you began your career in a Big 4 or top-tier audit firm and have experience within high-growth environments.

You are a hands-on leader who can execute detailed accounting work while thinking strategically about long-term structure and scalability, with a demonstrated ability to build processes from scratch and evolve them as the organization grows. Experience leveraging AI or automation tools to streamline accounting workflows is preferred. If you are an experienced accounting professional who enjoys building systems, creating structure, and playing a foundational role in a company's growth, this is an opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership position from day one.

Location:

Santa Cruz area, California

Work Environment:
On-site five days per week

Travel:
Primarily local

Compensation: $230,000–$270,000 DOE

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