Controller, Accounting Operations

Artemis; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A growing manufacturing firm in Redwood City is looking for a Director of Accounting Operations. The candidate will oversee core accounting functions including accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger activities. This high-impact role requires expertise in leading accounting teams and implementing scalable processes in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a strong background in high-volume transactional settings and be prepared to build systems from the ground up, ensuring accuracy and efficiency as the organization grows.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in high-volume environments.
• Experience in leading AP, payroll, and GL functions.
• Proven ability to build processes and controls in a startup.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across Accounts Payable, Payroll, and General Ledger.
• Lead the procure-to-pay process and manage transaction processing.
• Drive automation and improvements in accounting systems.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting principles

Process improvement

Vendor management

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting automation tools

Job description

This range is provided by Artemis. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $240,000.00/yr

The Controller of Accounting Operations will lead the company’s core accounting operations, with ownership of accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger activities. This role is critical to scaling a high-volume, procure-to-pay environment supporting contract manufacturing partners and a rapidly growing business. The Director will design and implement processes, controls, and systems to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and strong internal controls as transaction volumes and organizational complexity increase.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and oversee day-to-day accounting operations across Accounts Payable, Payroll, and General Ledger
• Lead the end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process, including PO-based invoicing, vendor payments, and vendor master data governance
• Manage high-volume transaction processing across domestic and international vendors, including contract manufacturers and key supply chain partners
• Establish scalable accounting processes, policies, and internal controls appropriate for a fast-growing startup environment
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to AP, payroll, accruals, prepaid expenses, and operating expenses
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, including coordination with HR and third-party payroll providers
• Drive automation and system improvements across AP and GL, including ERP configuration, workflow approvals, and reporting
• Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, FP&A, and Manufacturing Finance to ensure accurate accruals, clean PO management, and smooth close cycles
• Develop and monitor key operational metrics (e.g., invoice cycle time, accrual accuracy, aging, close timelines)
• Support audit readiness by maintaining documentation, controls, and audit schedules related to accounting operations
• Build, mentor, and scale the accounting operations team as the company grows

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant exposure to high-volume transactional environments
• Prior experience leading AP, payroll, and GL functions in a growth-stage or complex operating company
• Strong understanding of procure-to-pay processes, PO-based accounting, and vendor management
• Experience supporting contract manufacturing or hardware/equipment businesses highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build processes and controls from the ground up in a startup or scaling organization
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and accounting automation tools
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Child care support
• Paid maternity leave
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid paternity leave

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