Controller

Navitas Semiconductor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge GaN/SiC tech

Fast-paced environment

Collaborative team culture

Leadership access and cross-functional

Competitive total rewards (health, +d4

Job summary

Navitas Semiconductor in Torrance, CA is seeking a Corporate Finance Controller to lead accounting, close processes, and SEC reporting for a fast-growing GaN/SiC company.

You will oversee tax, inventory, cost accounting, and payroll, coordinate audits, and support financings and M&A with schedules and analyses. You will also strengthen internal controls and leverage AI tools to streamline reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Active CPA certification is required.
• 15+ years accounting experience, with SEC reporting experience (10-K/10-Q).

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting department operations including close, SEC reporting, tax, inventory, and payroll.
• Produce financial reports and maintain accounting records.
• Maintain a comprehensive set of internal controls.
• Coordinate with independent auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Support financings, M&A, and other strategic transactions with schedules and analyses.
• Implement and optimize internal controls and SOX processes.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and business partners for accurate disclosures.
• Leverage AI tools to streamline reporting and controls.
• Manage ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills

US GAAP

SEC reporting

SOX compliance

Capital markets

M&A support

Intercompany reconciliations

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tools familiarity

Technical accounting memos

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Active CPA

Master’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS) is a next-generation power semiconductor leader driving innovation in gallium nitride (GaN) and high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) technologies. Our products enable faster, more efficient power delivery across AI data centers, high-performance computing, energy and grid infrastructure, and industrial electrification.

With more than 30 years of combined expertise in wide bandgap technologies, GaNFast™ power ICs integrate GaN power, drive, control, sensing, and protection, delivering faster power delivery, higher system density, and greater efficiency. GeneSiC™ high-voltage SiC devices leverage patented trench-assisted planar technology to provide industry-leading voltage capability, efficiency, and reliability for medium-voltage grid and infrastructure applications.

We are seeking a Corporate Finance Controller to join our fast-growing, collaborative team. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, energetic, and able to thrive in a high-growth, innovative environment, contributing directly to velocity of the finance organization.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including finance close and SEC reporting, tax, inventory and cost accounting, as well as stock & payroll administration.
• Production of financial reports and, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records
• Maintaining a comprehensive set of controls
• Review external and internal financial reports including audited financial statements and footnotes and SEC filings, including Form 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K earnings releases, and other filings
• Coordinate with our independent auditors for quarterly review and annual financial statement audit
• Provide significant deal support for financings, M&A and other strategic transactions, including preparing and reviewing schedules for SEC and other regulatory filings and for use by the deal team
• Conduct research, interpretation and implementation of accounting and regulatory guidance and instructions to ensure accurate and relevant disclosures in financial statements and SEC filings
• Contribute to development of reporting timelines/help ensure timely deliverables towards each filing.
• Execute and maintain an effective internal control environment, including SOX management oversight
• Establish and maintain close coordination with finance, legal and other business partners to gather information to ensure proper input into internal and external financial reporting
• Continuously work to enhance and streamline reporting processes and controls, including through the effective use of AI tools
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory examinations
• Ad hoc projects as needed
• Any and all other duties, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAO’s)

• Strong technical accounting, US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements knowledge and abilities
• Strong knowledge of international entities, intercompany reconciliations
• SOX compliance experience
• Experience supporting capital markets, M&A or other strategic transactions, including preparation and review of deal-related schedules and analyses
• Knowledge of Standard Costing; US GAPP guidelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the initiative to independently research and resolve issues
• Ability to work cross-functionally to obtain all relevant facts and articulate accounting requirements and conclusions reached
• Ability to write concise technical accounting memos, reports and status updates
• Demonstrated ability to manage a myriad of demands and prioritize effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Maintains accountability for actions (ownership of work)
• Extremely reliable with the ability to champion tasks
• Comfort and ability using AI tools in day-to-day work, with a genuine openness to continuing to build and expand AI skills

Required Qualifications

Basic

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Active CPA
• 15+ years accounting experience
• SEC reporting experience (10k and 10Q)

Preferred

• Master’s degree in accounting or finance
• Professional big 4 accounting firm or similar public accounting experience (not internship)

What We Offer

• A front-row seat to the future of power electronics. Work on cutting-edge GaN and SiC technologies that are transforming AI data centers, electrification, and global energy infrastructure.
• A fast-paced, high-energy environment. We move quickly, make decisions with purpose, and empower employees to take ownership and drive real impact from day one.
• A team that shows up and delivers. We care deeply about our mission, our customers, and each other. We collaborate, support one another, and bring intensity and accountability to everything we do.
• Full support to succeed. You’ll have access to leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the resources needed to innovate and execute at a high level.
• Competitive total rewards. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, unlimited PTO, and a competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, and equity awards.