Senior Global Controller | SEC, GAAP & SOX Leader

Cerus; Concord (CA); Hybrid; USD 252,000 - 298,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Domestic partner benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Flexible spending

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

RSUs

Job summary

Cerus is seeking a senior Controller to lead the accounting organization globally, reporting to the CFO. You will manage corporate and operational accounting, SEC reporting, and internal controls while coordinating with external auditors and internal teams across functions.

You will drive SOX compliance, oversee government contract accounting, and guide the evolution of financial systems to support reporting and governance. Hybrid role based in Concord, CA with part-week in office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with CPA license and >12 years related experience required.
• At least 3-5 years with big four auditing firm.
• Strong leadership and drive for results in a global, publicly traded company.
• Strong knowledge of current and developing GAAP standards.
• Experience managing accounting functions in a dynamic, global organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead corporate, operational, and international accounting teams including payables and SEC reporting.
• Liaise with Legal, Sales, Operations, IT; manage external auditors and internal controls testing firms.
• Oversee accounting in overseas subsidiaries and joint ventures; ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Oversee government contract accounting and invoicing; collaborate with PMO on government projects.
• Lead evolution of financial systems to meet reporting requirements and present to the Audit Committee.

Skills

CPA

GAAP

SOX

Big Four

Financial reporting

Oracle

Leadership

Global accounting

Education

CPA licensed

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Cerus is seeking a senior Controller to lead the accounting organization globally, reporting to the CFO. You will manage corporate and operational accounting, SEC reporting, and internal controls while coordinating with external auditors and internal teams across functions.

You will drive SOX compliance, oversee government contract accounting, and guide the evolution of financial systems to support reporting and governance. Hybrid role based in Concord, CA with part-week in office.