
Controller
Lambda
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $225,000 - $338,000 per year
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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
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