Lambda

Controller

Lambda

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San FranciscoCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $225,000 - $338,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Lead all aspects of accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and lease accounting.
  • Oversee a timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across multiple entities and product lines
  • Lead the evolution of systems, automation, AI, and ERP optimization to improve accounting’s accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
  • Design, implement, and continuously strengthen internal controls and accounting policies to support SOX compliance and long-term reporting scalability
  • Partner closely with Legal, FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, Treasury, and other cross-functional leaders to ensure accounting implications are thoughtfully considered in strategic decisions
  • Establish and manage relationships with external auditors and help oversee annual audits and quarterly reviews
  • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team with a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Chief Accounting Officer and executive leadership on accounting matters
  • Also serve as a partner to the Head of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting, and the Head of Tax, both of whom also report to the Chief Accounting Officer.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and senior leadership in a high-growth technology company
  • Experience operating in or preparing an organization for public-company standards
  • Deep technical expertise in US GAAP, including revenue recognition, fixed assets, leases, and complex commercial arrangements
  • Strong knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance
  • Proven ability to build and scale accounting teams in fast-moving environments
  • CPA required; Big 4 background strongly preferred
  • Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex accounting topics clearly to cross-functional leaders.
Benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
  • Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
  • 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
  • Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
general ledgerrevenue recognitionfixed assetslease accountinginternal controlsSOX complianceUS GAAPcomplex commercial arrangementsaccounting policiesERP optimization
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationstrategic thinkingoperational excellenceaccountabilitycross-functional collaborationrelationship managementcontinuous improvementexecutive presence
Certifications
CPA