Controller

NorthBay Recruiter; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthBay Recruiter seeks an experienced Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance for a complex multi-entity organization. You will report to the CFO and guide a team of accounting professionals through close, consolidation, and controls across business units.

The role requires a BS in Accounting/Finance, 10+ years in accounting with 5+ years in Controller/Assistant Controller positions, strong US GAAP expertise, and ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a Controller/Assistant Controller role.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• CPA or public accounting background preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations for a multi-entity organization.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and consolidate financial statements.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and support budgeting and forecasts.
• Coordinate external audits and lender reporting; ensure debt covenant compliance.
• Oversee billing, revenue recognition, and accounts receivable.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance for a complex, multi-entity organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will oversee and develop a team of accounting professionals while managing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, consolidated financial statements, general ledger integrity, budgeting support, external audits, lender reporting, and debt covenant compliance. Additional responsibilities include overseeing billing and revenue recognition, accounts receivable, tax compliance, internal controls, and ensuring accurate and timely financial information across multiple business units.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least five years in a Controller or Assistant Controller capacity, and a proven track record of leading and developing accounting teams. Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, debt covenant calculations, and lender compliance is essential, along with advanced Excel skills and experience with a sophisticated ERP system. A CPA, public accounting background, and experience in a high-volume business are preferred. The successful candidate will be a hands-on, strategic leader with strong analytical and communication skills, a commitment to process improvement and automation, and the ability to strengthen financial controls, streamline operations, and partner effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.