Conexus
TITLE:
SVP Controller
LOCATION:
Silicon Valley, CA (on site) - exact location to be shared with qualified candidates. *Open to candidates requiring relocation
Compensation:
$300,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr + equity
Please email your Word document resume to dan.c@conexusrecruiting.com and reference the subject: "Silicon Valley, CA – SVP, Controller"
Company A fast-scaling, venture-backed technology manufacturing company is building the financial foundation required to support significant growth, operational complexity, and increasing organizational scale. The business designs and produces highly engineered products that require rigorous financial discipline across manufacturing, supply chain, and contract-based customer arrangements. As the company expands its operational footprint and prepares for the next stage of maturity, it is investing in experienced leadership, scalable systems, and best-in-class accounting practices.
Purpose of the Position The SVP, Controller will serve as the senior accounting leader and a key advisor to executive leadership. This role is responsible for establishing a high-performing controllership function, ensuring financial accuracy and integrity, and building scalable accounting and compliance processes that support a complex, multi-entity operating model and future public-company requirements. The position blends hands‑on leadership with strategic oversight across technical accounting, operations-focused finance, internal controls, and systems.
Primary Responsibilities Controllership, Reporting & Capital Markets Readiness
Lead the end-to-end accounting function, delivering timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Own complex technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition across product-driven, software-enabled, and contract-based arrangements.
Design, document, and scale internal controls to support audit readiness and ongoing SEC reporting expectations.
Drive disciplined monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with a focus on speed, accuracy, and sustainability.
Partner with executive leadership on IPO preparation, including disclosure readiness, audit coordination, and financial governance.
International Operations & Compliance
Oversee accounting operations across multiple international jurisdictions, ensuring consistency, statutory compliance, and effective coordination.
Manage external audits and statutory reporting requirements across regions in partnership with external advisors.
Lead transfer pricing execution and documentation, aligning accounting, tax, and operational considerations.
Guide accounting implications of cross-border activity, logistics, customs, and intercompany transactions.
Develop and refine inventory and cost accounting frameworks supporting complex manufacturing, contract production, and R&D-intensive environments.
Partner closely with operations and supply chain leadership to ensure accurate costing, inventory valuation, and strong operational controls.
Implement scalable inventory processes and systems that support production growth and operational visibility.
Regulatory, Contract & Compliance-Oriented Accounting
Ensure accounting compliance for regulated or contract-driven customer arrangements, including cost tracking, indirect allocations, and audit support.
Oversee financial documentation, billing practices, and audit preparedness for complex customer contracts.
Partner with legal and commercial teams to evaluate contract structures, pricing models, and financial obligations.
Build repeatable processes aligning finance, contracts, and operational execution.
Cross-Functional & Organizational Leadership
Serve as a strategic finance partner to FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, Legal, and executive leadership.
Provide financial leadership on expansion initiatives, manufacturing scale-up, new product introductions, and complex customer agreements.
Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing accounting organization.
Systems & Infrastructure
Act as executive sponsor for ERP selection and implementation, ensuring alignment across accounting, manufacturing, compliance, and reporting needs.
Champion automation, process standardization, and financial systems modernization.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA required.
Big 4 public accounting experience required (audit and/or advisory), with progression into industry leadership roles.
15+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience within complex, technology product-based (hardware, not just SaaS) or technology-enabled manufacturing environments.
Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition, inventory and cost accounting, internal controls, and close management.
Demonstrated experience supporting international operations, multi-entity structures, and cross-border accounting considerations.
Proven track record preparing organizations for
IPO and ongoing SEC reporting
requirements.
Experience leading ERP implementations and building scalable financial infrastructure.
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills.
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments with limited existing structure.
Benefits for the Employee
Competitive compensation package, including equity participation.
High-impact leadership role with executive visibility.
Opportunity to build finance infrastructure at a critical growth inflection point.
Collaborative, execution-oriented culture.
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full-time
Job function Accounting/Auditing
Industries Manufacturing
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SVP Controller
LOCATION:
Silicon Valley, CA (on site) - exact location to be shared with qualified candidates. *Open to candidates requiring relocation
Compensation:
$300,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr + equity
Please email your Word document resume to dan.c@conexusrecruiting.com and reference the subject: "Silicon Valley, CA – SVP, Controller"
Company A fast-scaling, venture-backed technology manufacturing company is building the financial foundation required to support significant growth, operational complexity, and increasing organizational scale. The business designs and produces highly engineered products that require rigorous financial discipline across manufacturing, supply chain, and contract-based customer arrangements. As the company expands its operational footprint and prepares for the next stage of maturity, it is investing in experienced leadership, scalable systems, and best-in-class accounting practices.
Purpose of the Position The SVP, Controller will serve as the senior accounting leader and a key advisor to executive leadership. This role is responsible for establishing a high-performing controllership function, ensuring financial accuracy and integrity, and building scalable accounting and compliance processes that support a complex, multi-entity operating model and future public-company requirements. The position blends hands‑on leadership with strategic oversight across technical accounting, operations-focused finance, internal controls, and systems.
Primary Responsibilities Controllership, Reporting & Capital Markets Readiness
Lead the end-to-end accounting function, delivering timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Own complex technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition across product-driven, software-enabled, and contract-based arrangements.
Design, document, and scale internal controls to support audit readiness and ongoing SEC reporting expectations.
Drive disciplined monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with a focus on speed, accuracy, and sustainability.
Partner with executive leadership on IPO preparation, including disclosure readiness, audit coordination, and financial governance.
International Operations & Compliance
Oversee accounting operations across multiple international jurisdictions, ensuring consistency, statutory compliance, and effective coordination.
Manage external audits and statutory reporting requirements across regions in partnership with external advisors.
Lead transfer pricing execution and documentation, aligning accounting, tax, and operational considerations.
Guide accounting implications of cross-border activity, logistics, customs, and intercompany transactions.
Develop and refine inventory and cost accounting frameworks supporting complex manufacturing, contract production, and R&D-intensive environments.
Partner closely with operations and supply chain leadership to ensure accurate costing, inventory valuation, and strong operational controls.
Implement scalable inventory processes and systems that support production growth and operational visibility.
Regulatory, Contract & Compliance-Oriented Accounting
Ensure accounting compliance for regulated or contract-driven customer arrangements, including cost tracking, indirect allocations, and audit support.
Oversee financial documentation, billing practices, and audit preparedness for complex customer contracts.
Partner with legal and commercial teams to evaluate contract structures, pricing models, and financial obligations.
Build repeatable processes aligning finance, contracts, and operational execution.
Cross-Functional & Organizational Leadership
Serve as a strategic finance partner to FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, Legal, and executive leadership.
Provide financial leadership on expansion initiatives, manufacturing scale-up, new product introductions, and complex customer agreements.
Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing accounting organization.
Systems & Infrastructure
Act as executive sponsor for ERP selection and implementation, ensuring alignment across accounting, manufacturing, compliance, and reporting needs.
Champion automation, process standardization, and financial systems modernization.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA required.
Big 4 public accounting experience required (audit and/or advisory), with progression into industry leadership roles.
15+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience within complex, technology product-based (hardware, not just SaaS) or technology-enabled manufacturing environments.
Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition, inventory and cost accounting, internal controls, and close management.
Demonstrated experience supporting international operations, multi-entity structures, and cross-border accounting considerations.
Proven track record preparing organizations for
IPO and ongoing SEC reporting
requirements.
Experience leading ERP implementations and building scalable financial infrastructure.
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills.
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments with limited existing structure.
Benefits for the Employee
Competitive compensation package, including equity participation.
High-impact leadership role with executive visibility.
Opportunity to build finance infrastructure at a critical growth inflection point.
Collaborative, execution-oriented culture.
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full-time
Job function Accounting/Auditing
Industries Manufacturing
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