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Hybrid (San Jose Office (First St)), Hybrid (San Francisco Office (Second St))$266k - $365kFull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

Lambda seeks an experienced Controller to lead and scale the accounting organization during a pivotal growth phase, ensuring public-company level controls, systems, and processes across multiple entities and product lines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and lease accounting
  • Oversee a timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across multiple entities and product lines
  • Lead the evolution of systems, automation, AI, and ERP optimization to improve accounting’s accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
  • Design, implement, and continuously strengthen internal controls and accounting policies to support SOX compliance and long-term reporting scalability
  • Partner closely with Legal, FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, Treasury, and other cross-functional leaders to ensure accounting implications are thoughtfully considered in strategic decisions
  • Establish and manage relationships with external auditors and help oversee annual audits and quarterly reviews
  • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team with a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Chief Accounting Officer and executive leadership on accounting matters
  • Also serve as a partner to the Head of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting, and the Head of Tax, both of whom also report to the Chief Accounting Officer.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and senior leadership in a high-growth technology company
  • Experience operating in or preparing an organization for public-company standards
  • Deep technical expertise in US GAAP, including revenue recognition, fixed assets, leases, and complex commercial arrangements
  • Strong knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance
  • Proven ability to build and scale accounting teams in fast-moving environments
  • CPA required; Big 4 background strongly preferred
  • Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex accounting topics clearly to cross-functional leaders

Skills

Required:General ledgerRevenue recognitionFixed assetsLeasesSOX/compliance

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
  • Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
  • 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
  • Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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