CooperDouglas · 14 hours ago
VP, Corporate Controller
Orange County, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expCooperDouglas is partnering with a publicly traded company to find their next VP, Corporate Controller. This executive will oversee all accounting activities, external reporting, and control frameworks while setting the vision, structure, and culture for a high performing accounting organization.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Lily Mirhashemi
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a sizeable accounting organization covering general ledger, technical accounting, financial reporting, tax, treasury, and equity administration
Direct the monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring timely, accurate consolidated financial results and robust supporting analytics
Own external reporting deliverables, including SEC filings and related disclosures, as well as supporting workpapers and schedules
Design, enhance, and monitor internal control structures to meet SOX expectations, including documentation, implementation, and ongoing testing
Serve as the primary counterpart for external auditors and coordinate all aspects of the annual audit and interim procedures
Evaluate and refine accounting policies and processes, with a strong focus on standardization, automation, and scalability across the organization
Partner closely with cross‑functional leaders (finance, tax, legal, IT, internal audit, operations) to address complex business transactions and system dependencies
Support cash management activities, special projects, and strategic initiatives sponsored by the CFO and broader leadership team
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field with a strong accounting foundation
Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years managing teams; a blend of public accounting and corporate experience is preferred
Understanding of US GAAP and proven experience operating in a SOX or similar internal control environment
Demonstrated leadership running close and reporting processes in complex, fast‑moving organizations; public‑company or SEC reporting exposure is highly attractive
Operates comfortably in a high‑growth, evolving setting and can bring order, structure, and discipline without slowing the business down
Skilled at building, motivating, and retaining high‑performing teams; known as a coach and talent builder who develops future leaders
Communicates clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders and can frame accounting issues in commercial, decision‑oriented terms
Highly organized and detail‑focused, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and remain hands‑on when required
Experience with NetSuite
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Company
CooperDouglas
At CooperDouglas, we cut through the noise to connect top-tier Accounting & Finance talent with industry-leading companies across Southern California and beyond.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase