Controller

SoftBank Group International; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftBank Group International is seeking a seasoned Corporate Controller to oversee GAAP financial reporting, close processes, and the integrity of the company’s financial statements. You will partner with Development, Construction, and PMO teams to ensure accurate project accounting, including job cost tracking and revenue recognition, while maintaining corporate governance.

The role requires leading budgeting for capital projects, ensuring policy compliance, and driving improvements in close

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
• CPA or CA certification required; construction/real estate/ capital project experience preferred.
• Strong track record in controllership, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for complex programs.
• Excellent presentation of financial reports to senior leadership and strong stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present GAAP financial statements and management reporting packages with variance analysis and cash flow projections.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies in accordance with GAAP for capital projects and assets.
• Provide accounting guidance on project funding structures and capitalization policies.
• Own budget accountability for capital projects and oversee procurement with strong controls.
• Lead forward-looking strategic planning for future developments and capital allocation.
• Coordinate with PMO and construction teams to validate estimates and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure timely reporting to executives and investors, including baseline schedules from PMO for approvals.
• Drive close timelines, automate reporting, and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

GAAP financial reporting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Project controls

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Engineering

CPA or CA

Master’s degree

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The SoftBank Group invests in breakthrough technology to improve the quality of life for people around the world. The SoftBank Group is comprised of SoftBank Group Corp. (TOKYO: 9984), an investment holding company that includes stakes in AI, smart robotics, IoT, telecommunications, internet services, and clean energy technology providers, as well as a majority stake in Arm, which is building the future of computing; and the SoftBank Vision Funds, which are investing to help transform industries and shape new ones. To learn more, please visit www.visionfund.com and https://group.softbank/en.

About the role:

Oversees financial reporting and analysis, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to executive leadership. The Controller has significant knowledge and experience in applying and interpreting technical accounting, reporting, and disclosure requirements. The Corporate Controller is responsible for the integrity of the Company’s financial reporting, including ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, financial statements, internal controls, audit coordination, and accounting policy. The role partners closely with Development, Construction, and PMO teams to ensure accurate project accounting (including job cost tracking, capitalization, and revenue recognition), while maintaining corporate-level compliance, governance, and financial discipline.

Office Location:

We are hiring for this position in Menlo Park, CA and New York. Compensation may vary depending on geographic location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present GAAP financial statements and management reporting packages., including variance analysis and cash flow projections. Review cash flow projections and provide guidance to PMO on annual, quarterly, and monthly limits.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies in accordance with GAAP (including fixed assets, capitalization, and expense policies).
• Provide accounting guidance on project funding structures and capitalization policies.
• Own budget accountability for all capital projects, oversee the procurement cycle with a focus on strong controls.
• Own forward-looking strategic planning for future developments for the company.
• Manage project funding requests and ensure compliance with internal financial policies. Approve major financial decisions.
• Partner with Development and Construction teams to review project budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts, and change orders from an accounting and financial reporting perspective.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to executive leadership and investors, including providing input, review, and approve baseline schedules presented by PMO.
• Drive continuous improvement of close timelines, reporting automation, and internal controls.
• Provide financial insights to executive leadership to support strategic decision-making and capital allocation.
• Coordinate with project managers and stakeholders to validate estimates and resolve discrepancies.
• Review Class 3, 4, & 5 estimates and provide direction on forecast, budget, and spend.
• Provide input, review, and approve baseline schedules presented by PMO.
• Review risk registers and provide input on mitigation implementation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of public accounting and corporate controllership experience in project controls, financial management, or cost engineering for large-scale capital projects
• CPA or CA required, with experience in construction, real estate development, infrastructure, or capital project-intensive industries strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in controllership, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for complex programs.
• Strong ability to present financial reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), fixed assets/CIP, and capitalization policies.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and project-related accounting within a construction or development environment, including project control methodologies, cost schedule, and risk management.
• Proficiency in financial reporting (IFRS/US GAAP), cash flow analysis, and earned value management (EVM) – with a focus on IFRS15, 16 and IAS2,16.
• Familiarity with contract compliance, change order management, and governance processes.

Leadership & Strategic Skills

• Ability to provide forward-looking strategic planning and guidance on future developments.
• Skilled in coordinating with PMO, project managers, and stakeholders to validate estimates and resolve discrepancies.
• Experience participating in Change Control Boards and influencing risk mitigation strategies.

Financial & Analytical Skills

• Deep experience in accounting for construction-in-progress (CIP), capitalization of development costs, and project-related accruals.
• Proven experience in ensuring compliance with lender covenants, investor reporting requirements, and governance standards.
• Expertise in managing project funding requests and ensuring compliance with internal financial policies.
• Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights for executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CCP (Certified Cost Professional), or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst).
• Extensive experience managing large-scale capital projects in energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in project control systems and tools (e.g., Primavera P6, SAP, Oracle).
• Strong background in earned value management (EVM) and risk analysis methodologies.
• Experience with stage-gate processes, governance frameworks, and change control boards.
• Familiarity with contract management and compliance with major capital programs.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial planning and influence executive-level decisions.

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