Group Controller (JP/EN) — Public-Company Readiness

Pasona N A, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona N A, Inc. seeks an experienced Group Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, forecasting, and internal controls for its U.S. entities.

Reporting to the CFO/EVP & Treasurer, you will manage monthly close, balance sheet, cash flow, and management reporting while guiding staff and coordinating with headquarters. Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in controllership, strong GAAP expertise, and proven leadership. Public-company or PCAOB experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 7–10 years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or controllership experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statements, monthly close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and balance sheet management.
• Prior experience supervising and developing accounting professionals.
• CPA or equivalent certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close and financial reporting process for the U.S. organization and related entities.
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow forecasts.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management and global headquarters.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Oversee inventory accounting, intercompany transactions, and related reserves.
• Support public-company readiness and PCAOB audit activities, as applicable.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and other accounting work prepared by the team.
• Monitor daily cash activity and cash application processes.

Skills

Group leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

SAP Finance/Controlling

Excel & data analysis

Intercompany accounting

Audits & PCAOB

Communication with senior leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP Finance & Controlling

SAP Business Warehouse

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pasona N A, Inc. seeks an experienced Group Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, forecasting, and internal controls for its U.S. entities.

Reporting to the CFO/EVP & Treasurer, you will manage monthly close, balance sheet, cash flow, and management reporting while guiding staff and coordinating with headquarters. Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in controllership, strong GAAP expertise, and proven leadership. Public-company or PCAOB experience is valued.