Senior Global Controller

About Quantum Design

For more than 40 years Quantum Design (QD) has been providing technology solutions to researchers in the fields of physics, chemistry, biotechnology, materials science, and nanotechnology. Established in 1982, Quantum Design is the leading commercial source for automated materials characterization systems offering a variety of measurement capabilities. QD instruments are found in the world's leading research institutions and have become the reference standard for a variety of magnetic and physical property measurements.

The Opportunity

As Senior Global Controller, you will lead a complex, 23‑entity international structure and own critical close responsibilities, including intercompany accounting, eliminations, and consolidated reporting. You will also play an active role in purchase accounting and acquisition integration initiatives, while strengthening the backbone of our global close and reporting function within a PE‑backed, performance‑driven environment.

This is a hands-on, impact driven role and not a transactional accounting position. The ideal candidate is a proven operator who can drive issues to resolution, elevate close discipline, and contribute to building a scalable, best-in-class accounting function as the business continues to grow.

Responsibilities

Global Accounting & Compliance

• Lead the global close process across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and statutory reporting accuracy.
• Manage external audits and internal control frameworks.

Financial Reporting & Systems

• Oversee consolidated reporting and dashboarding.
• Partner with IT/FP&A on ERP and reporting enhancements.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cost Control

• Collaborate with FP&A on forecasts and scenario planning.
• Monitor margins, inventory valuation, and project costs.
• Develop and manage the team budget and resource plan, actively partnering with site leaders to identify cost-saving measures and support continuous improvement across the organization.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor global finance staff.
• Support M&A due diligence and integration.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team while managing recruiting, interviewing, and hiring
• responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Ten years of progressive accounting experience
• ERP experience (Infor, NetSuite / SAP / Oracle / Dynamics or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA eligible
• Experience with foreign currency accounting and international consolidations in a multi-entity environment
• Familiarity with manufacturing or R&D-intensive businesses.
• Exposure to international tax and compliance
• Experience in PE-backed or high growth environment
• Close tools (BlackLine / FloQast) or similar
• Experience in scientific instruments, biotech, or med-tech
• Familiarity with R&D capitalization and grant finance
• Finance transformation or FP&A leadership
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivots, lookups, and complex formulas

Additional Information

• This position’s work mode is fully onsite with some travel required throughout Quantum Design territory. The employee will report to Quantum Design headquarters in San Diego, CA.
• Salary Range: $173,000 - $249,000

Quantum Design is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions, policies and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws. Quantum Design will not tolerate or engage in unlawful discrimination including any form of unlawful harassment, on account of a person's sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap, disability, or membership in any protected group.