Regional Controller: Northern California

Reports To: HQ Corporate Accounting Controller

Regions:  Northern CA

Location: Hybrid: Remote and SF Bay Area

Position Summary

The DBA Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting, reporting, and compliance activities at the DBA level. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, adherence to corporate policies, compliance with U.S. GAAP, and the effective operation of internal controls. The DBA Controller will serve as a key liaison between the DBA and Corporate Accounting, providing leadership to DBA-level accounting staff (as applicable) and ensuring timely and accurate close processes. The DBA Controller must be a CPA-certified accounting professional with strong technical accounting skills and proven experience in leading accounting operations within a mid-sized business unit or DBA (subsidiary).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for the DBA in accordance with corporate timelines.
• Prepare and/or review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and other critical accounting schedules.
• Ensure financial statements comply with U.S. GAAP and corporate reporting requirements.
• Maintain and enforce effective internal controls to ensure compliance with SOX requirements and corporate policies.
• Partner with corporate SOX/Internal Audit teams during walkthroughs, testing, and remediation.
• Identify control gaps and implement corrective action plans.
• Supervise and mentor local accounting staff at each DBA (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger).
• Ensure all DBA transactions comply with Delegation of Authority (DOA) requirements.
• Serve as finance business partner to DBA leadership, providing insights into financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with FP&A.
• Provide analysis on operating results, margin trends, and variances versus plan.
• Support external auditors during interim and year-end audits, ensuring timely provision of schedules and support.
• Coordinate with corporate tax team on DBA-level tax filings and compliance matters.
   
   

Required Qualifications

• CPA designation (active and in good standing) – REQUIRED.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks (COSO, SOX).
• Experience preparing or reviewing DBA or entity-level financial reporting packages.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite).
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner across corporate and DBA teams.
   
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting foundation and/or prior experience at a subsidiary of a public or pre-IPO company.
• Exposure to consolidation processes and multi-entity structures.
• Experience in industries such as technology, e-commerce, distribution, or manufacturing.
   
   

Competencies

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to compliance.