Top Controller Jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Review and QA month-end close packages for a portfolio of ecommerce and CPG clients, ensure GAAP-compliant accounting, reconcile ecommerce payouts and inventory across channels/3PLs, maintain QBO environments and integrations, sign off financial packages, provide feedback to bookkeepers, and support budgeting and financial modeling for clients.

Leads global accounting and controllership operations, managing a 20-plus-person team across multiple countries. Oversees financial reporting, close processes, consolidations, tax compliance, audits, internal controls, cash management, banking, and covenant reporting. Partners with the CFO on financial strategy, risk management, budgets, M&A, debt, and private equity sponsor reporting. Drives accounting policy development, systems implementation, automation, process improvement, and scalable global finance operations.

Manage full-cycle accounting for a multi-unit restaurant group, lead month- and year-end close, oversee multi-entity and multi-location accounting, support inventory/cost accounting, cash flow forecasting, audit preparation, SOP documentation, and collaborate with leadership and external consultants.

Lead full accounting function for a high-growth, pre-IPO biotech: own technical accounting, monthly/annual close, R&D/CRO accounting, equity/ASC 718, internal controls, audit readiness, tax compliance, finance systems implementation, and treasury/cash management.

Lead and manage finance operations including revenue recognition (ASC 606), month-end close, financial reporting, SOX/internal controls, audits, treasury, intercompany accounting, forecasting, and process improvements while partnering cross-functionally and managing a finance operations team.

Lead client-facing accounting teams for VC/PE funds: manage client relationships, drive month-end close, reconcile banking and investments, prepare quarterly financial statements, maintain investment database, produce investor communications, manage audits and tax work, and mentor staff while ensuring US GAAP partnership accounting and waterfall allocations are accurate.

Lead the corporate accounting function, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close, GAAP financial reporting, reconciliations, audit and tax support, internal controls, compliance filings, vendor expenses, and accounting-system automation. Hire, mentor, and manage accounting staff while partnering with internal teams, external accounting firms, consultants, and vendors. Oversee accurate data integration across ADP, Concur, IMS, and NetSuite and report financial KPIs.

Leads the accounting organization and owns accurate, timely financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, audit readiness, internal controls, AP and cash operations. The Controller develops managers, strengthens accountability, documents processes, resolves recurring issues, supports ERP and automation improvements, and builds a scalable accounting operating model. This role partners with the CFO, auditors, finance, tax, payroll, operations, IT, executives, lenders, and private equity stakeholders.

Leads corporate accounting and controllership, including close, consolidated financial reporting, US GAAP compliance, technical accounting, internal controls, audits, tax coordination, payroll oversight, and accounting team development. Partners cross-functionally on financial operations governance, ERP selection and implementation, process automation, forecasting, lender reporting, acquisitions, financing, and transaction diligence. Ensures accurate, scalable, and well-controlled accounting processes and supports executive decision-making.

Own LanceDB’s accounting function, including daily accounting operations, financial close, reporting, financial systems, tax, compliance, and controls. Build scalable accounting infrastructure for growth, fundraising, audits, and international expansion. Partner with executives and cross-functional leaders to provide actionable financial insight. Hire and lead the accounting team, manage outsourced accounting support, and establish processes and systems for a growing technology company.

Manage accounting department daily operations, prepare financial reports and forecasts, maintain policies and controls, handle tax filings and audits, analyze financial performance metrics, and perform other accounting duties.

Manage and optimize accounting processes, controls, and financial reporting. Oversee affiliate payments, audits, UI, deferred revenue, month-end close, tax compliance, registered agents, AP, credit card reconciliation, lender reporting, and lead ad-hoc projects while collaborating with accounting staff and external stakeholders.

Own and scale the global accounting function for a rapidly growing SaaS/HaaS company. Lead financial reporting, audits, internal controls, revenue recognition, multi-entity consolidation, international tax, treasury, cash management, ERP implementation, risk management, and financial planning. Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive team while building a high-performing international accounting organization and supporting board reporting, investor relations, and global expansion.

Serve as a fractional controller for up to 45 solo law firm clients: lead monthly financial analysis calls, teach and implement financial reports, build KPIs/dashboards, coach clients to act on insights, facilitate group webinars, maintain client notes, contribute knowledge content, and support cross-functional advisory tasks.

Lead accounting operations, own month-end close, ASC 606 revenue recognition, treasury and cash forecasting, audits, controls, lender/PE and board reporting. Drive M&A diligence and integrations, ERP/planning tool oversight, and build a high-performing accounting team to scale processes and compliance.

Owns monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; GAAP-compliant reporting; revenue recognition; AP and AR; tax compliance; audits; internal controls; and accounting systems. The role builds scalable financial infrastructure, automates workflows using AI, selects finance tools, supports audit readiness, and develops the accounting team in a high-growth SaaS environment.

Oversee multi-entity accounting and consolidation across the US, Canada, UK, and India. Responsibilities include consolidated financial reporting, intercompany eliminations, transfer pricing, full-cycle accounting, budgeting, Canadian indirect tax compliance, acquisition-related NetSuite implementations, process automation, reconciliations, and audit readiness.

Own and build the accounting foundation for a growing multi-entity hospitality brand: general ledger, month- and year-end close, reconciliations, multi-entity consolidation, cash-flow forecasting, compliance, controls, budgeting, reporting, automation, and partnering with leadership, banks, and advisors to enable scalable finance operations.

The Controller manages the accounting function, ensuring compliance, financial reporting, and internal controls while leading a high-performing team. This role requires strategic oversight and expert knowledge in U.S. GAAP and financial systems.

The Controller will lead the transition from cash basis to accrual accounting, manage financial audits, and oversee the migration to NetSuite. Responsibilities include maintaining financial statements, building internal controls, and improving processes.

Lead US accounting operations and month-end close, build accounting infrastructure for IPO readiness, implement internal controls and GAAP-compliant reporting, manage and mentor accountants, champion automation and SQL-driven workflows, and liaise with auditors, regulators, and investors.

Support the Business Unit Controller in accounting and FP&A: prepare monthly management reporting, budgets, forecasts, cash flow, SOX compliance and audits, analyze P&L and balance sheet drivers, manage transactional flows (O2C, P2P, MTO), and lead process improvements and staff development.

Leads property accounting and financial statement preparation for client portfolios. Supervises assistant controllers and accountants, ensures accurate and timely reporting under GAAP, reviews reconciliations and operating results, coordinates budgets, communicates with clients and auditors, establishes departmental goals, supports hiring and performance reviews, manages staffing efficiency, and recommends procedural improvements. Requires an accounting or finance degree, strong financial knowledge, analytical ability, communication skills, and organizational attention to detail.

Cover the Controller's leave by owning end-to-end finance: FP&A, accounting, treasury, compliance, audits, taxes, grants, and financial operations. Partner with leadership on budgeting and analysis, manage vendors/payments (via Ramp), oversee investments, and supervise one direct report. Role runs Sep 2026–Jun 2027 with conversion potential to permanent FP&A and finance operations leadership.

Leads global accounting, tax, treasury, procurement, financial reporting, controls, audits, systems, and international expansion. Partners with executive leadership on revenue recognition, deal structuring, IPO readiness, and global finance infrastructure while building a high-performing accounting and tax organization.