Corporate Financial Controller

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group); United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group) seeks a Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations for a global data center technology business. The role emphasizes hands-on technical accounting, process building, and developing a scalable function across multiple entities and jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will report to the Global Chief Financial Officer, oversee external audits, internal controls, and IPO readiness, and collaborate with international finance teams to ensure timely,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA required.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 4+ years in Controller/Assistant Controller roles.
• Experience with US GAAP, revenue recognition, leases, inventory and multi-entity consolidation.
• Experience leading external audits and strengthening internal controls.
• Experience building and leading accounting teams across international entities.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly and annual close with a five-business-day target in year one.
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, leases and prepaid expenses.
• Lead external audit processes and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Design and maintain scalable internal controls and IPO readiness activity (SOX 404, PCAOB).
• Oversee intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation and multi-entity consolidation.
• Lead SAP ERP related accounting requirements and drive process automation.

Skills

Technical accounting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Reporting to: Global Chief Financial Officer

Location: United States, can be remote

About Our Client

Our client is a global, fast-growing data center technology company providing innovative technology solutions to support the rapidly expanding digital infrastructure and data center industry.

With an international business footprint and ambitious growth plans, the company is strengthening its global finance organization and preparing its financial infrastructure, reporting processes and internal controls to support its next stage of development and future public-company requirements.

Position Summary

The Corporate Controller will lead the company's accounting operations, financial close, technical accounting, financial reporting, consolidation and external audit activities.

Reporting directly to the Global Chief Financial Officer, this individual will play a key role in building a scalable, robust and efficient accounting function, strengthening internal controls and preparing the organization for the requirements of operating as a public company.

This is a hands-on leadership position requiring both strong technical accounting expertise and the ability to build processes, develop teams and drive improvements in a fast-growing, international business environment.

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Global Chief Financial Officer

Direct reports:

• Accounting Manager
• Consolidations & Technical Accounting Manager

Indirect reports:

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable & Credit Analyst
• Senior Accountants

Key stakeholders:

• VP of FP&A & Treasurer
• Plant Accounting teams
• Director of Internal Audit
• External auditors and tax advisors
• International finance teams

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting Operations & Financial Close

• Own the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, with a target of achieving a five-business-day close within the first year.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, leases and prepaid expenses.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit management, billing and cash application through the Accounting Manager.
• Partner with Plant Accounting teams on inventory, standard costing and manufacturing accounting.
• Establish and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Oversee equity administration and related accounting.
• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements under US GAAP across multiple legal entities.
• Oversee intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation and multi-entity consolidation.
• Bring consolidation and technical accounting activities currently outsourced in-house.
• Establish and document accounting policies covering revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), inventory, equity and other complex accounting areas.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda and support financial due diligence activities as required.

3. External Audit Management

• Lead the annual financial statement audit and quarterly reviews, from planning and preparation through completion.
• Ensure audit readiness through the preparation of supporting schedules, technical accounting documentation and audit evidence.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure timely resolution of audit findings and outstanding matters.

4. Internal Controls & IPO Readiness

• Design, implement and maintain a scalable internal control framework over financial reporting, with clear control ownership, documentation and evidence retention.
• Partner with the Director of Internal Audit on risk assessment, control testing and remediation of identified deficiencies.
• Lead the accounting function's preparation for SOX 404 compliance.
• Prepare the organization for public-company reporting requirements, including PCAOB audits, quarterly reviews, SEC reporting timelines and S-1 financial statements.
• Streamline intercompany processes and support legal entity rationalization initiatives.

5. Financial Systems & Process Improvement

• Lead accounting-related requirements and activities associated with the company's SAP ERP strategy.
• Standardize the chart of accounts, financial close procedures and intercompany processes across legal entities.
• Drive automation of account reconciliations, consolidation and financial reporting processes.
• Explore and implement AI-enabled solutions to improve accounting efficiency, productivity and accuracy.

6. Team Leadership & International Collaboration

• Recruit, develop and retain a high-performing accounting team, building strong technical accounting and consolidation capabilities.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, performance expectations and development plans across the accounting organization.
• Collaborate closely with finance teams in China, the UK and Brazil/South America to align reporting calendars, accounting policies and consolidation packages.
• Promote consistency, accountability and best practices across the global finance function.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; active CPA license required.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 4 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller capacity.
• Previous experience with a Big Four or nationally recognized public accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, inventory and multi-entity consolidation.
• Proven experience consolidating multiple legal entities, including international subsidiaries and foreign currency translation.
• Demonstrated experience leading external audits and establishing or strengthening internal control frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and manage accounting teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a pre-IPO or publicly listed company, including exposure to SOX 404, S-1 preparation and SEC reporting.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial technology or related sectors, with a solid understanding of inventory and standard cost accounting.
• Experience working with international subsidiaries, particularly in China.
• Hands-on ERP experience, ideally with SAP, including implementation, transformation or stabilization projects.
• Mandarin language skills would be an advantage.
• Builder: Able to establish structure, processes and controls in a fast-growing and evolving organization.
• Hands-on Leader: Willing to manage detailed accounting matters while building and developing the broader team.
• Strong Communicator: Able to explain complex accounting issues clearly to senior executives, auditors and Board members.
• Collaborative: Comfortable working across finance, operations, sales, legal and international teams.
• High Integrity: Demonstrates strong professional ethics and sets high standards for accuracy, compliance and accountability.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take on a key finance leadership role within a rapidly growing global data center technology business. The successful candidate will have significant ownership in building the company's accounting infrastructure, strengthening financial governance and preparing the organization for its next stage of growth and potential public-market readiness.