Lead Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Short-term disability and life保险

Job summary

Limiting Factor Group (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. Based in Menlo Park, CA, this full-time, on-site role requires CPA credentials, strong US GAAP knowledge, and hands-on ERP experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including lead controller responsibilities
• Active CPA license
• Hands-on ERP experience with NetSuite or similar system
• Experience leading or conducting financial statement audits
• Bonus: construction-in-progress, fixed assets and lease accounting experience

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 chart of accounts and lead accounting system improvements (ERP)
• Review account reconciliations and resolve complex accounting issues

Skills

Accounting leadership

US GAAP

Financial close

Internal controls

Audits coordination

ERP (NetSuite)

Education

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of LFG's Affiantive Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail]