Lead Controller

Limiting Factor Group; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Limiting Factor Group, based in Menlo Park, CA, seeks a Lead Controller to run accounting operations, lead the close process, and oversee the accuracy of the company’s books. The role manages the accounting team, audits, fixed assets, and policy design, requiring an active CPA and 5+ years in accounting, including 3+ as a lead controller.

The position is on site in Menlo Park with full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package, including long-term incentives and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years as a lead controller.
• Active CPA license.
• Hands-on experience with an ERP such as NetSuite or a similar system.
• Experience leading or conducting financial statement audits.
• Bonus if you have experience with construction-in-progress, fixed assets and lease accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial close and financial reporting (US GAAP and cash).
• Design and maintain internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate the annual audit and tax filings with outside firms.
• Maintain company chart of accounts and lead improvements to the accounting system (ERP).
• Review account reconciliations and resolve technical accounting issues.

Skills

Accounting experience

CPA license

Leadership

Education

Active CPA license

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

LFG designs, builds and manages power infrastructure for compute systems and utility providers. We’re hiring a Lead Controller to run accounting operations and oversee the accuracy of the company’s books. You will lead financial close, auditing, accounting, fixed assets, and manage the broader accounting team.

What you will do

• Lead financial close and financial reporting (US GAAP and cash)
• Design and maintain internal controls and accounting policies
• Coordinate the annual audit and tax filings with outside firms
• Maintain company chart of accounts and lead improvements to the accounting system (ERP).
• Review account reconciliations and resolve technical accounting issues

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years as a lead controller
• Active CPA license
• Hands-on experience with an ERP such as NetSuite or a similar system
• Experience leading or conducting financial statement audits
• Bonus if you have experience with construction-in-progress, fixed assets and lease accounting

Additional Requirements

• Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• This position is based in Menlo Park, CA, and requires being onsite full-time - hybrid and remote work will not be considered
• Must be willing to travel to other LFG locations

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $180,000.00 - $300,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at LFG. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

LFG is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with LFG is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.