Controller

IQ Clarity, LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Clarity, LLC is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead all accounting, financial reporting, and compliance for a small SEC-reporting company. The role requires hands-on management of GAAP accounting, SEC filings, tax compliance, and treasury activities.

You will oversee close processes, internal controls, and provide analysis for strategic decisions, pricing, and capital investments. The position emphasizes ownership, precision, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience including 2–4 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage all aspects of the Company’s accounting function, including general ledger, revenue recognition, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial statement preparation.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and present monthly financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Operate in a lean environment performing hands-on tasks and backing up staff as needed.
• Lead and/or execute all SEC reporting, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and related disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and all applicable reporting requirements.
• Maintain compliance with SOX Section 404(a) including ICFR design, documentation, testing, and evaluation.
• Act as primary point of contact for external auditors and manage the external audit process.
• Oversee federal, state, and local tax compliance and coordinate with external tax advisors.
• Manage treasury activities including cash management, forecasting, liquidity, and working capital optimization.
• Provide financial analysis for capital investments, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Develop ad hoc financial models to support strategic initiatives.

Skills

SEC reporting

U.S. GAAP

Leadership

SOX & ICFR

Financial planning & analysis

Tax compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration (Accounting emphasis)

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Financial modeling software

Job description

Our Client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Corporate Controller to lead all accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions for a small, publicly traded SEC reporting company. This role requires deep technical accounting expertise, strong ownership, and the ability to execute both strategic and operational responsibilities.

The Corporate Controller will oversee U.S. GAAP accounting, SEC reporting, tax compliance, treasury, internal controls, and support financial planning, analysis, and key business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage all aspects of the Company’s accounting function, including general ledger, revenue recognition, billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial statement preparation.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and present monthly financial statements, management reports, and actual-to-budget variance analyses.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and documentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Operate effectively in a lean environment, performing hands-on accounting and reporting tasks and backing up staff as needed.

SEC Reporting & Compliance

• Lead and/or execute all SEC reporting requirements, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and related disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and all applicable local, state, and federal financial reporting requirements.
• Maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404(a), including the design, documentation, implementation, testing, and ongoing evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, advisors, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage and coordinate the external audit process.

Tax & Treasury

• Oversee all federal, state, and local tax compliance, including income, payroll, and sales/use taxes.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure accurate, timely filings and effective tax planning.
• Manage treasury activities, including cash management, banking relationships, forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization.
• Drive initiatives to improve cash flow and working capital management.
• Actively participate in quarterly and annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to management on capital investments, pricing strategies, contract negotiations, cost management, benchmarks, and other key business decisions.
• Develop ad hoc financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives and operational improvements.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Mentor, develop, and support accounting staff and external resources, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve system efficiencies, internal controls, and overall business processes.
• Partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to support the Company’s growth and scalability.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.

Experience

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2–4 years in a leadership role, preferably as a Controller.
• Prior experience with SEC reporting required.
• Strong technical accounting background with deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a small, lean, high-growth, or startup environment preferred.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented leader with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced computer and financial systems proficiency.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and judgment.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable operating autonomously.