Controller

Orion Placement; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement in Fremont, California is seeking a Senior Accounting Leader to manage all accounting operations, including GL, cost accounting, and fixed assets, while ensuring GAAP compliance. This role reports to the CFO in a hybrid setting, with three days in the office and two days remote.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of accounting/finance experience, 3+ years in public accounting, and a strong grasp of internal controls and ERP systems. CPA/CMA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• Experience in multi-site manufacturing or supply chain environments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Sisense, Qlik, or similar reporting tools is a plus.
• Proven leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, cost accounting, revenue recognition, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and month-end close.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Lead annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Drive ERP enhancements, financial reporting improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Support treasury, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting activities.
• Develop, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team while improving processes and efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Sisense

Qlik

Job description

Pay: $240,000.00 - $295,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a financially strong, growing global organization where your work directly influences executive decision‑making.
• Step into a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the CFO.
• Help drive modernization, process improvements, automation, and financial strategy across a multi‑site operation.
• Work with a collaborative leadership team that values innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days working remotely.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building and developing a high‑performing finance team.

Location: Fremont, California – Hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, offering the perfect balance of collaboration and flexibility.

Note: To be considered, you must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, 6+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, at least 3+ years of public accounting experience, and experience supporting multi‑site manufacturing or supply chain environments.

About Us

We are a growing global organization committed to operational excellence, innovation, and delivering world‑class solutions to customers across highly regulated industries. Our collaborative culture empowers employees to make an impact, drive continuous improvement, and help shape the future of our business. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, cost accounting, revenue recognition, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and month‑end close.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Lead annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Drive ERP enhancements, financial reporting improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Support treasury, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting activities.
• Develop, mentor, and lead a high‑performing accounting team while improving processes and efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• Experience in multi‑site manufacturing or supply chain environments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Sisense, Qlik, or similar reporting tools is a plus.
• Proven leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll join a collaborative leadership team where your expertise is valued and your ideas help shape the future of the organization. We invest in innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth while providing the opportunity to lead meaningful financial initiatives that have company‑wide impact.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance