Corporate Controller

Jobot; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Corporate Controller in San Jose, CA to lead corporate accounting for a multi-billion-dollar, employee-owned organization. You will oversee senior accounting leaders across AP, AR, GL and related functions, strengthening governance and building scalable reporting systems.

The role requires a CPA, 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, and success leading enterprise ERP implementations (Oracle preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• CPA certification is required.
• Progressive accounting experience and leadership in a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop accounting managers and guide succession planning.
• Oversee consolidated financial statements and complex accounting.
• Lead audit and tax oversight and strengthen internal controls.
• Oversee AP, AR, GL and payroll operations.
• Partner with FP&A and executives to analyze results and support strategic initiatives.
• Drive ERP optimization and transformation of reporting workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Internal controls

ERP systems

Oracle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Corporate Controller

$250000 - $290000 per year | San Jose, CA | On-site | Permanent

Lead corporate accounting for a multi-billion dollar employee-owned company. Seeking CPA with enterprise-scale leadership and transformation experience to develop accounting leaders and strengthen systems and reporting. San Jose-based with travel required.

A bit about us:

We are a leading national construction organization with a long history of delivering complex, large-scale projects. As we continue to grow, we’re investing in our finance and accounting leadership, offering opportunities to develop teams, modernize systems, and shape our future.

Why join us?

• Strategic impact: Shape the accounting infrastructure, systems, and processes supporting a growing, multibillion-dollar organization.
• Leadership opportunity: Develop senior accounting leaders and guide a layered team through transformation.
• Executive visibility: Partner directly with the VP of Finance and senior leadership on key business initiatives.
• Employee ownership: Share in the company’s long-term success through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Long-term opportunity: Join an established national organization investing in its people and future growth.

Job Details

Lead corporate accounting for a growing, multibillion-dollar organization. Oversee approximately five senior accounting leaders across AP, AR, GL, and other corporate functions while strengthening financial governance and building scalable systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop accounting managers, establish performance goals, and guide workforce and succession planning.
• Oversee consolidated financial statements, management reporting, and complex technical accounting.
• Lead audit and tax oversight, strengthen internal controls, and ensure appropriate segregation of duties.
• Oversee corporate accounting operations, including AP, AR, GL and Payroll.
• Partner with FP&A and executive leadership to analyze results and support strategic initiatives.
• Drive ERP optimization, accounting transformation, and improvements to reporting and workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience; ideally three or more years in public accounting.
• Leadership experience within a large, complex organization, ideally $1B+ in revenue.
• Experience managing accounting leaders who oversee their own teams.
• Strong technical accounting, consolidated reporting, and internal controls expertise.
• Proven success leading systems and process improvements; enterprise ERP experience required, Oracle preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Construction or similar industry experience preferred.

Work Arrangement

In‑office in San Jose for approximately the first six months, with potential flexibility for two to three work‑from‑home days per week once established. Relocation assistance may be considered for exceptional candidates.

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