Senior Controller: Strategic Finance Leader, ERP & Controls

Lever, Inc.; Fremont, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) employer contributions

All-hands meetings

Job summary

Lever, Inc. seeks a Sr. Controller to lead corporate accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and core finance operations.

You will partner with the CFO, FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen financial discipline, support scalable growth, improve cash flow, and drive process excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, strong business judgment, and a hands-on approach to building efficient, well-controlled

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA credential required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership of corporate accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit environments.
• Hands-on ERP experience and a track record of process improvement.
• Ability to lead teams through growth, change, and system implementations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and executive-level presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading close processes and supporting external audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead all corporate accounting functions, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, revenue recognition, and the monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, audit requirements, tax regulations, and internal accounting policies.
• Own the preparation of financial statements, consolidations, and management reports.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance.
• Manage external audits and coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners.
• Manage a team of accounting specialists, including A/P, A/R, operating accounting, and SEC reporting.
• Draft presentations for senior management and the Board of Directors.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

ERP systems proficiency

Leadership and team building

Financial reporting expertise

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA credential

Tools

NetSuite/SAP/Oracle ERP

Job description

Lever, Inc. seeks a Sr. Controller to lead corporate accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and core finance operations.

You will partner with the CFO, FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen financial discipline, support scalable growth, improve cash flow, and drive process excellence. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, strong business judgment, and a hands-on approach to building efficient, well-controlled