Finance Controller

About Us

We are a global technology company at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Gaming. Headquartered with R&D centers in Santa Clara, China, and Singapore, we are redefining the next generation of interactive entertainment. As we expand our U.S. presence, we are building a dedicated finance and operations hub in Boston.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on U.S. Financial Controller to take full ownership of the accounting and financial operations of our U.S. Entity. This is a critical leadership role for someone who has previously been the end-to-end finance/accounting owner of a U.S. entity and understands how to build structure while operating in a lean environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation from a well-established company (e.g., Big 4 or large multinational), and has subsequently taken on a broader, full-scope leadership role in a smaller or high-growth company where they owned the entire accounting function.

This role reports to senior leadership and partners closely with global finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

Full Ownership of U.S. Finance & Accounting

• Lead and own all accounting operations for the U.S. entity, including GL, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end/year-end close.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Take full responsibility for balance sheet integrity and reconciliations.
• Serve as the accountable finance lead for the U.S. business.

Internal Controls & Audit

• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control processes.
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. regulatory and statutory requirements.

Process Building & Financial Infrastructure

• Establish scalable accounting processes and policies from the ground up.
• Improve systems, reporting automation, and financial visibility.
• Evaluate and optimize financial systems to support business growth.

Cross-Border Coordination

• Partner with global finance teams on consolidation and intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate cross-border accounting matters between U.S., China, and Singapore entities.
• Support transfer pricing and tax compliance with external advisors.

Treasury & Business Partnership

• Oversee U.S. cash management and forecasting.
• Support strategic initiatives, entity structuring, and financial analysis.
• Provide financial insights to support business decision-making.

Requirements

• 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA is required.
• Strong U.S. GAAP expertise
• Prior experience as a full-scope accounting/finance lead (e.g., Controller, Accounting Manager with full ownership, or similar).
• Experience independently managing month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience in multi-entity and cross-border environments.
• Proven ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a lean team.

Highly Preferred Background

• Career path that includes:
• Early training at a Big 4 or large multinational company.
• Followed by a leadership role in a smaller or high-growth company with full accounting ownership.
• Experience building finance processes from early-stage or scaling environments.
• Mandarin Chinese proficiency (strongly preferred).
• Experience working with China-based teams

Personal Profile

• Builder mindset with strong ownership mentality.
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity.
• Detail-oriented but business-minded.
• Strong communication skills across cultures.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Generous PTO and company holidays.