Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced Controller with CPA and experience in Semiconductor industry with hands on SEC experience to lead the accounting function for a growing public technology manufacturer based in San Jose, California. This role will guide global accounting activities, strengthen financial governance, and support accurate reporting in a dynamic, fast-scaling environment. The position offers the opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership while helping the organization build processes that support continued expansion. Responsibilities:• Direct the full accounting cycle across global operations, including close management, inventory accounting, payroll coordination, equity-related accounting, and tax oversight.• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with reporting standards.• Lead quarterly and annual public company filing activities and maintain compliance with all external reporting obligations.• Develop, refine, and enforce accounting policies, operational procedures, and internal control practices across the organization.• Serve as the primary finance contact for external auditors, coordinating quarterly reviews, annual audits, and follow-up actions.• Partner with finance, legal, operations, and executive stakeholders on business initiatives such as fundraising efforts, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.• Evaluate new accounting pronouncements and regulatory developments, then implement required changes across reporting processes.• Drive improvements in reporting workflows, compliance tracking, and finance automation to increase efficiency and scalability.• Support internal audit activity, regulatory inquiries, and other cross-functional projects tied to corporate governance and financial oversight.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field. • Active CPA designation required. • At least 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with substantial leadership responsibility. • Background working within a publicly traded company and familiarity with SEC reporting requirements. • Strong command of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and technical accounting research. • Experience overseeing audits, internal controls, and compliance programs in a multi-entity environment. • Prior exposure to manufacturing, semiconductor, technology, or other product-driven industries is strongly preferred. • Public accounting audit experience, particularly with a national or global firm, is highly valued.

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San Jose, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
200000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced Controller with CPA and experience in Semiconductor industry with hands on SEC experience to lead the accounting function for a growing public technology manufacturer based in San Jose, California. This role will guide global accounting activities, strengthen financial governance, and support accurate reporting in a dynamic, fast-scaling environment. The position offers the opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership while helping the organization build processes that support continued expansion. Responsibilities:• Direct the full accounting cycle across global operations, including close management, inventory accounting, payroll coordination, equity-related accounting, and tax oversight.• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with reporting standards.• Lead quarterly and annual public company filing activities and maintain compliance with all external reporting obligations.• Develop, refine, and enforce accounting policies, operational procedures, and internal control practices across the organization.• Serve as the primary finance contact for external auditors, coordinating quarterly reviews, annual audits, and follow-up actions.• Partner with finance, legal, operations, and executive stakeholders on business initiatives such as fundraising efforts, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.• Evaluate new accounting pronouncements and regulatory developments, then implement required changes across reporting processes.• Drive improvements in reporting workflows, compliance tracking, and finance automation to increase efficiency and scalability.• Support internal audit activity, regulatory inquiries, and other cross-functional projects tied to corporate governance and financial oversight.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z