IPO-Ready Corporate Controller

Mosaic People Solutions; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic People Solutions is partnering with a venture-backed medical device company to seek a Corporate Controller to lead accounting and financial operations through IPO readiness and scale.

This is a highly visible leadership role partnering directly with the executive team, with ownership over IPO readiness, SEC reporting, and building a best-in-class finance function in a fast-paced, pre-public environment.

Qualifications

• CPA with Big 4 background preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership as Controller or similar.
• IPO readiness or public company experience (SEC reporting, SOX, audits).
• Strong technical accounting expertise (revenue recognition, leases, inventory).
• Experience in MedTech, life sciences, or another regulated industry preferred.
• Hands-on, builder mindset; able to operate strategically and tactically.

Responsibilities

• Lead IPO readiness and execution (S-1, audits, SEC reporting).
• Build and scale accounting infrastructure, policies, and internal controls (SOX).
• Partner with leadership, auditors, and bankers on public company preparation.
• Own financial reporting, close process, and technical accounting.
• Lead and develop a high-performing, lean accounting team.
• Drive process improvements and systems optimization as the company scales.

Skills

IPO readiness

SEC reporting

SOX/compliance

Revenue recognition

Leases

Inventory accounting

Leadership

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Mosaic People Solutions is partnering with a venture-backed medical device company to seek a Corporate Controller to lead accounting and financial operations through IPO readiness and scale.

This is a highly visible leadership role partnering directly with the executive team, with ownership over IPO readiness, SEC reporting, and building a best-in-class finance function in a fast-paced, pre-public environment.