Senior Corporate Controller — Lead Month-End & GAAP (Austin)

Wilder Systems Robots; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan with matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

STD, LTD, Life Insurance – CompanyPaid

Holiday/PTO

Job summary

Wilder Systems Robots in Austin, TX is seeking a hands-on Controller to own day-to-day accounting operations, monthly close, and auditor liaison. This leadership role requires a CPA and extensive GAAP knowledge to ensure accurate financial reporting.

You will manage the general ledger, oversee the accounting team, and drive process improvements with external auditors and internal stakeholders to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification.
• 10+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting audit experience required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience owning or leading a full month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP/accounting system experience.
• Clear communication with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including the close calendar, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare annual budget, report budget to actuals, and perform monthly variance analysis and recommendations; report to management, board, and investors.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Serve as the primary liaison for the annual external audit — prepare the PBC schedules, respond to auditor requests, and resolve issues before they become findings.
• Design, document, and enforce internal controls over financial reporting; identify gaps and implement practical improvements.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting activities.
• Manage sales and use tax, and support income tax filings prepared by outside advisors.
• Partner with department leaders on budget-versus-actual reporting and variance explanations.
• Drive process and system improvements to shorten the close and increase reporting accuracy.
• Support special projects, including technical accounting research and documentation of accounting positions.
• Oversee the accounting team

Skills

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

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

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

Wilder Systems Robots in Austin, TX is seeking a hands-on Controller to own day-to-day accounting operations, monthly close, and auditor liaison. This leadership role requires a CPA and extensive GAAP knowledge to ensure accurate financial reporting.

You will manage the general ledger, oversee the accounting team, and drive process improvements with external auditors and internal stakeholders to support strategic decisions.