Controller

Netlist; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Netlist is seeking a Controller to lead our accounting function, work closely with the CFO, and ensure accurate financial reporting, internal control, and strategic input. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, SOX, and process improvements across cost, inventory, and warranty areas.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in manufacturing accounting, a CPA, and MBA preferred, with strong leadership and communication skills to manage A/P, A/R, and the general ledger in a public company setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years manufacturing accounting experience including inventory control and general ledger in a public company.
• Product business experience including inventory and AR oversight.
• MAS 200/500 experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure GAAP assurance for product costs, inventory, and warranty accounting with reserves.
• SOX compliance and reporting are required.
• Drive process improvements across cost, inventory, warranty, and accounting areas.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close and consolidation; review results and variances.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and reconciliations.
• Coordinate annual audits and quarterly reviews by external auditors.
• Assist CFO with ad hoc projects and special reporting/analysis.
• Lead Accounting department including A/P and A/R; staff accountants.
• Proficient with integrated accounting software and MS Office.

Skills

GAAP assurance

SOX compliance

Process improvement

Financial close

Budgeting/Forecasting

Audit coordination

Team leadership

A/P & A/R management

Communication

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA

MBA preferred

Tools

MAS 200/500

MS Office Suite

Integrated accounting software

Job description

Controller

Reports To: CFO

Company Overview

Netlist Inc. (NASDAQ: NLST) is a leading provider of high-performance modular memory subsystems and next-generation storage-class memory solutions. We specialize in cutting-edge technologies that enable innovation in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise infrastructure. Our product portfolio includes DDR4/DDR5 DIMMs, NAND-based SSDs, and advanced interconnect technologies such as CXL and PCIe.

Join our world-class engineering team and be part of shaping the future of memory and storage architecture.

Position Summary

The Controller oversees Netlist's accounting function and plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial information, maintaining internal controls, and works closely with the CFO on strategic decision‑making initiatives. The Controller will maintain a system of accounting policies and procedures and will implement a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for GAAP assurance for product costs, inventory, and warranty accounting including maintaining all associated reserves in full and strict compliance with GAAP and SOX 404 documentation.
• SOX Compliance and Reporting is a must.
• Responsible for driving and implementing process improvements within the cost, inventory, warranty and accounting areas, including audit compliance efficiency.
• Oversees the month‑end and year‑end financial close process and consolidation. Reviews financial results to identify trends and investigate variances.
• Prepares and reviews monthly financial statements.
• Reviews monthly analysis and schedules to reconcile accounts.
• Develops, directs, and administers financial operating policies and procedures.
• Performs budgeting and forecasting.
• Coordinates annual audit of financial statements and quarterly reviews by outside independent auditors.
• Assists CFO with ad hoc projects and special reporting/analysis when needed.
• Has excellent communication skills and demonstrates leadership in team building and motivation.
• Has proven ability to motivate people, instill accountability, and achieve results.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and business acumen.
• Manages Accounting department including A/P and A/R as well as staff accountants.
• Is proficient with integrated accounting software, report writers, and MS Office Suite.
• Has a strong knowledge of GAAP and FASB pronouncements.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA preferred
• CPA required
• 10 + years experience of manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory control and managing the general ledger in a public company required
• Product business experience which includes inventory and AR oversight
• MAS 200/500 experience strongly preferred

Physical demands for an office position with heavy computer use; this is not a remote position.