Senior Director, Corporate Controller

Skip to main contentWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.DeclineAccept CookiesSign InSenior Director, Corporate Controller page is loadedSenior Director, Corporate ControllerApplylocationsUS - California - Menlo Parktime typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days Agojob requisition idJR100844Senior Director, Corporate ControllerPOSITION SUMMARYWe are seeking a strategic and operationally focused Controller to lead global accounting operations, controllership, SOX governance, treasury oversight, and statutory compliance in support of a fast-paced public genomics and life sciences organization. This role is responsible for maintaining a scalable and effective control environment, providing leadership oversight of the global close and accounting operations, and driving process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency across the finance organization. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in public-company accounting, strong operational leadership capabilities, and experience supporting complex global organizations within life sciences, biotech, diagnostics, or genomics industries, or manufacturing environment.The Controller will partner closely with Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting, FP&A, Operations, Commercial, IT, HR, Legal, and executive leadership to support scalable growth, financial integrity, and operational excellence.This position reports to the CFO and leads a high-performing accounting organization.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial Reporting & CloseProvide executive oversight of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.Oversee the global accounting organization responsible for financial statement preparation, management reporting, consolidations, and international accounting activities.Partner with accounting leadership to drive close efficiency, process standardization, and scalable operational improvements across the accounting function.Champion the adoption of automation, AI-enabled tools and technology solutions to streamline accounting operations, reduce manual effort, strengthen controls, and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.Provide leadership oversight of external and internal audit coordination and support a strong audit and control environment across domestic and international operations.SOX, Controls & ComplianceProvide executive oversight of the SOX compliance framework and broader internal control environment, ensuring effective governance, accountability, and control execution across the organization.Partner cross-functionally with Finance, IT, HR, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial Operations, and other business functions to ensure control owners are appropriately executing and documenting controls in accordance with SOX and policy requirements.Oversee the IT General Controls (ITGC) environment including user access management, segregation of duties, system provisioning/deprovisioning controls, privileged access monitoring, and change management governance.Lead coordination with external SOX auditors, including oversight of testing, remediation activities, process documentation, and audit readiness efforts.Drive accountability across departments to ensure timely completion of control activities, remediation plans, and audit support deliverables.Support the continued enhancement of scalable controls, automation, and monitoring processes to strengthen compliance while improving operational efficiency.Partner with Accounting leadership on accounting policy implementation, updates, complex accounting matters, and compliance initiatives.Operational AccountingOversee global accounting operations including general ledger, treasury support, payroll and payroll accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, consolidations, fixed assets, VAT, sales and use tax, stock administration, and operational accounting activities.Provide leadership...