Corporate Controller

Talent Elite Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Elite Group is seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and SEC reporting for a small publicly traded company in Irvine, CA. The role blends technical accounting work, day-to-day execution, and leadership of a lean accounting team.

The successful candidate will have 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, CPA licensure, and extensive experience preparing and filing Form 10-K and 10-Q, along with strong US GAAP knowledge and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license.
• 8+ years progressive accounting experience, including public company reporting.
• Hands-on responsibility for preparing and filing Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, disclosures, and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Ability to manage the close process and coordinate quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Experience in a small-company environment with limited resources and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and clear communication; willingness to work directly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and timely filing of Forms 10-K and 10-Q with contributions from finance, legal, auditors.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, footnotes, schedules, and disclosures per US GAAP and SEC.
• Partner with CFO on MD&A and earnings materials.
• Manage SEC reporting calendar, reviews, and XBRL coordination.
• Research accounting issues and draft technical memoranda; implement new standards.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audit.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close; review journal entries and reconciliations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Active CPA license

8+ years progressive accounting experience (public company reporting)

Job description

Seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and SEC reporting for a small publicly traded company.

This is a working leadership role for someone who is comfortable moving between technical accounting, day-to-day execution, and management of a lean accounting team. Direct experience preparing and filing Forms 10-K and 10-Q is required.

The successful candidate will have personally drafted financial statements, footnotes, and supporting disclosures and managed the reporting process through filing.

Key Responsibilities

SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

• Own the preparation and timely filing of Forms 10-K and 10-Q, coordinating contributions from finance, legal counsel, external auditors, and filing service providers.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, footnotes, supporting schedules, and disclosure checklists in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable SEC requirements.
• Partner with the CFO on Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), earnings materials, and other financial disclosures.
• Manage the SEC reporting calendar, document reviews, financial tie-outs, and XBRL/iXBRL coordination and review.
• Research complex accounting matters, prepare technical accounting memoranda, and implement new accounting standards.
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit.

Accounting Operations

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring accurate results and timely reporting.
• Review and, when needed, prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, consolidation schedules, and financial analyses.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and equity accounting.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures and resolve accounting issues as they arise.
• Coordinate tax compliance and other specialized work with external advisers.

Internal Controls and Team Leadership

• Maintain and improve internal controls over financial reporting, including applicable Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Document key processes, identify control gaps, and lead remediation efforts.
• Support the CFO in preparing materials for the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
• Lead, develop, and support a lean accounting team while remaining directly involved in execution.
• Improve accounting systems, workflows, and reporting processes to increase efficiency and support the company’s growth.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Active CPA license.
• Eight or more years of progressive accounting experience, including significant public company financial reporting experience.
• Recent, hands-on responsibility for preparing and filing both Forms 10-K and 10-Q. Experience limited to reviewing filings or auditing public companies does not satisfy this requirement.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, financial statement disclosures, and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the close process and coordinate quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Experience researching accounting issues and documenting conclusions in technical memoranda.
• Ability to work effectively in a small-company environment with limited resources and competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, clear communication skills, and a willingness to perform work directly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or SEC Reporting Manager at a small publicly traded company.
• Public accounting experience serving SEC registrants.
• Experience with equity transactions, stock-based compensation, debt instruments, and earnings-per-share calculations.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting platforms such as Workiva or DFIN.
• Experience improving ERP systems, shortening close timelines, and strengthening internal controls.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate, complete, and timely SEC filings.
• A reliable close process supported by clear reconciliations and documentation.
• Well-managed audits and quarterly reviews.
• Practical internal controls that fit the company’s size and reporting obligations.
• An accountable accounting team with a leader who takes ownership and works alongside them.