Corporate Controller

Randstad USA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a VP Corporate Controller for a fast-growing medical device company preparing for an IPO. You will report to the CFO and oversee global accounting operations, internal controls, compliance, and systems while partnering on IPO readiness and public reporting.

You will lead SOX compliance, refine internal control frameworks, and partner with internal audit, supporting external audits and strategic transactions. This role emphasizes automation and scalable close processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of accounting leadership in public, PE-backed, or high-growth private firms.
• CPA required; CPA-certified professionals highly preferred.
• Experience with medical device, life sciences, or regulated environments (FDA/QMS).

Responsibilities

• Oversee global accounting operations under U.S. GAAP and close processes.
• Lead SOX compliance and internal control framework improvements.
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and support board materials.
• Drive automation, ERP optimization, and scalable close procedures.
• Recruit, train, and manage accounting staff.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Audits liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Fast growing, late stage pre-IPO medical device company is looking for a VP Corporate Controller. Reporting to the CFO, you will be overseeing global accounting operations, internal controls, compliance, and systems while partnering with Financial Reporting to support IPO readiness and ongoing public reporting.

Responsibilities

• Accounting Operations: Manage general ledger, A/P, payroll, cost accounting, fixed assets, inventory, reconciliations, and close processes under U.S. GAAP.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Lead SOX compliance, refine internal control frameworks, and partner with internal audit.
• Financial Reporting & Audits: Serve as primary liaison for external auditors; assist with board materials, technical accounting, and strategic transactions/acquisitions.
• Systems & Scaling: Drive automation, optimize accounting software/ERP, and streamline close procedures to scale with growth.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and manage accounting staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
• Minimum 15 years of accounting leadership experience in public, PE-backed, or high-growth private companies.
• Medical device, consumer products, or life sciences experience strongly preferred, along with familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., FDA, QMS).