Corporate Controller POST NUMBER: 400851

Corporate Controller

Our client, a Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing company, is looking for a Corporate Controller to join their team and head their Accounting function, including providing technical accounting guidance, audit, financial systems, internal controls, tax, and treasury.

LOCATION:
Mountain View, CA. Hybrid capacity, three days/week in the office with Tuesday as an anchor day for finance.

The Controller will report to the Head of Finance and will be an integral member of the Finance and Accounting team, managing a team of 8-9 people.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead all aspects of the accounting function, enabling the company to successfully transition through commercialization, significant scaling, and public company readiness
• Own the accuracy and timely delivery of the month-end close and financial statements
• Oversee the general ledger, cost accounting, AP/AR, payroll, technical accounting, tax, transfer pricing, treasury, and compliance
• Effectively manage and develop the accounting team in the US and UK (travel to the UK expected 1-2 times per year)
• Partner with the Finance team to enable effective decision-making and support both GAAP and management reporting
• Manage the annual audit and manage relationships with auditors and service providers
• Develop, communicate, and streamline accounting processes, systems, and policies
• Oversee the Netsuite ERP and all integrated applications
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• 10 years of progressive Accounting experience, including managing and building teams in a high-growth environment
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience with ERP implementation and customization (NetSuite experience is a plus)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to translate complex accounting matters to business partners
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate cross-functionally
• Strong business judgment and ability to balance multiple business priorities to achieve the best outcome
• Experience preparing a company to be public, IPO execution and/or public company reporting
• Experience with accounting and transfer pricing across international subsidiaries and customers

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Flexible Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays
• Tax-deferred 401(k) plan
• Paid parental leave for all full-time employees including 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• For the birthing mother and 6 weeks of paid parental leave for the non-birthing parent
• Subsidized EV charging and pre-tax commuter benefits
• Cell Phone stipend

COMPENSATION:
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure: $185K - $250K equity. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.