Public Company Controller - IPO Readiness & SOX Expert

CFS; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 161,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, a growing public company, seeks a Controller to lead all accounting operations, ensure GAAP reporting, and maintain strong internal controls. This executive role partners with the CFO and leadership to drive accuracy, transparency, and regulatory compliance across the finance function.

Responsibilities include IPO readiness, audit coordination, SOX compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and building a high‑performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting leadership.
• Public company experience and/or IPO involvement.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX.
• Experience coordinating external audits.
• ERP experience: NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations including GL, close, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and treasury.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under U.S. GAAP.
• Support IPO readiness activities including reporting, audits, SOX, and public company compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, counsel and regulators.
• Ensure SOX compliance and oversee internal control testing.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and FP&A collaboration.
• Manage the annual audit and coordinate audit requests/deliverables.
• Improve ERP systems and processes for efficiency and scalability.
• Build and mentor a high-performing accounting team.
• Provide financial insights to CFO, CEO, Board, and Audit Committee.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial reporting

U.S. GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

CFS, a growing public company, seeks a Controller to lead all accounting operations, ensure GAAP reporting, and maintain strong internal controls. This executive role partners with the CFO and leadership to drive accuracy, transparency, and regulatory compliance across the finance function.

Responsibilities include IPO readiness, audit coordination, SOX compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and building a high‑performing team.