Senior Corporate Controller — Public Co., SEC/SOX Expert

CooperDouglas; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity

Full benefits

Job summary

CooperDouglas is seeking a seasoned Corporate Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting function in a public company setting. This onsite role focuses on month-end close, SEC reporting, and internal control, while partnering with executives on forecasting and margin analysis.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in accounting, CPA, Big 4 experience, and hands-on SEC reporting, with a startup mindset within a public company. Salary up to $250k base plus bonus, equity, and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; master's preferred.
• Active CPA license.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience in public company/BIG4.
• Hands-on SEC reporting experience (10-K/10-Q).
• SOX, standard costing, multi-entity accounting knowledge.
• Strong leadership and executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close under US GAAP.
• Oversee SEC reporting including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K filings, earnings releases, statements, footnotes.
• Coordinate filings deliverables, memos, and auditor requests across priorities.
• Coordinate quarterly reviews and annual audit with independent auditors.
• Own internal control environment, including SOX compliance oversight.
• Research and implement new guidance; write technical memos.
• Oversee inventory, cost accounting, international entities, intercompany, tax, payroll.
• Provide deal support for financings, M&A, and strategic transactions.
• Partner with executives on forecasting and margin analysis; drive automation/AI.

Skills

Corporate accounting

SEC reporting

SOX compliance

Financial analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Automation/AI tools

Job description

CooperDouglas is seeking a seasoned Corporate Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting function in a public company setting. This onsite role focuses on month-end close, SEC reporting, and internal control, while partnering with executives on forecasting and margin analysis.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in accounting, CPA, Big 4 experience, and hands-on SEC reporting, with a startup mindset within a public company. Salary up to $250k base plus bonus, equity, and full benefits.