Strategic Controller & Accounting Leader

Kymeta Corporation; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health savings accounts

Vision plan

Dental plan

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Paid time off

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Kymeta Corporation is seeking a hands-on Controller / Director of Accounting to lead accounting, ensure accurate reporting, and maintain strong internal controls. The role reports to the CFO and requires a CPA with public accounting audit background.

You will direct core accounting operations, drive timely close processes, and partner across Legal, HR, IT, Operations, and program teams to support strategic financial decisions and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of external audit experience with a top-six public accounting firm.
• Six or more years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including audit exposure.
• Strong command of US GAAP, internal controls, and external audit requirements.
• Experience supporting FP&A activities: budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience, with Oracle Fusion preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; ability to educate non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, consolidation, AP, billing, AR, payroll, inventory accounting, reconciliations, and monthly/annual close.
• Prepare and review financial statements, cash flow, and management reporting for investors, Board, and Audit Committee.
• Research complex accounting matters, maintain policies and internal controls, drive timely resolutions.
• Manage external audit and coordinate tax compliance, R&D credits, statutory reporting, and advisor relationships.
• Partner with CFO on budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, metrics, and decision support.
• Identify process improvements and ERP enhancements, including Oracle Fusion.
• Coach and develop accounting staff, foster ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

External audit

GAAP knowledge

People management

FP&A experience

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

Oracle Fusion

ERP systems

Job description

Kymeta Corporation is seeking a hands-on Controller / Director of Accounting to lead accounting, ensure accurate reporting, and maintain strong internal controls. The role reports to the CFO and requires a CPA with public accounting audit background.

You will direct core accounting operations, drive timely close processes, and partner across Legal, HR, IT, Operations, and program teams to support strategic financial decisions and ongoing process improvements.