Senior Corporate Controller - SEC Reporting & Close Lead

Talent Elite Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Elite Group is seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and SEC reporting for a small publicly traded company in Irvine, CA. The role blends technical accounting work, day-to-day execution, and leadership of a lean accounting team.

The successful candidate will have 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, CPA licensure, and extensive experience preparing and filing Form 10-K and 10-Q, along with strong US GAAP knowledge and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license.
• 8+ years progressive accounting experience, including public company reporting.
• Hands-on responsibility for preparing and filing Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, disclosures, and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Ability to manage the close process and coordinate quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Experience in a small-company environment with limited resources and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and clear communication; willingness to work directly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and timely filing of Forms 10-K and 10-Q with contributions from finance, legal, auditors.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, footnotes, schedules, and disclosures per US GAAP and SEC.
• Partner with CFO on MD&A and earnings materials.
• Manage SEC reporting calendar, reviews, and XBRL coordination.
• Research accounting issues and draft technical memoranda; implement new standards.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audit.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close; review journal entries and reconciliations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Active CPA license

8+ years progressive accounting experience (public company reporting)

Job description

Talent Elite Group is seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and SEC reporting for a small publicly traded company in Irvine, CA. The role blends technical accounting work, day-to-day execution, and leadership of a lean accounting team.

The successful candidate will have 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, CPA licensure, and extensive experience preparing and filing Form 10-K and 10-Q, along with strong US GAAP knowledge and