Controller

Data Center Solutions•Long Beach, CA

26d•$120,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

Data Center Solutions is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and multi-entity accounting. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Controller will remain actively involved in close activities, reconciliations, and resolving accounting issues while setting priorities and developing finance leaders. The role will guide finance requirements for the Oracle implementation and provide reliable financial insight to executive leadership. It offers an opportunity to grow in scope and impact as the company expands. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position that can be performed remotely anywhere in the U.S. Travel is up to 5%, including international travel. The role is primarily computer-based with low physical demands; essential functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation. The annual base salary range is $120,000–$140,000, depending on relevant experience and qualifications. Benefits include employer-funded assistance toward individual health insurance through an ICHRA, dental and vision coverage, employer-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings, PTO, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and an employee assistance program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Active CPA license.
At least 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including team leadership.
Strong technical accounting expertise and experience with financial reporting, internal controls, and multi-entity consolidation.
Hands-on accounting approach, including reviewing details, resolving discrepancies, and following issues through to completion.
Experience developing teams, managing outsourced providers, and leading process improvements.
Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and project management skills.
ERP experience.
Sound professional judgment, attention to detail, and ability to connect financial results with business operations.
Interest in a long-term Controller opportunity with increasing scope and complexity as the company grows.

Nice To Haves

Oracle NetSuite experience.
Multi-entity accounting experience.
Service-industry experience.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise the Director of Finance and Director of Accounts Payable and Receivable, setting priorities, ownership, and performance expectations.
Oversee outsourced accounting, tax, and financial reporting services, including scope, quality, deadlines, and accountability.
Lead daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll support.
Own the month-end and year-end close, review reconciliations, resolve accounting issues, and deliver accurate, timely financial statements.
Improve close efficiency, accounting accuracy, and consistency across the finance organization.
Develop management reports, KPIs, budgets, and forecasts to inform leadership decisions.
Strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, segregation of duties, and financial governance.
Lead multi-entity accounting and consolidation for U.S., Canadian, Mexican, and future operations.
Coordinate audits and financial reviews, and oversee tax and regulatory compliance with external advisors.
Improve financial processes, systems, and reporting, including defining finance requirements for the Oracle implementation.
Coach and develop finance leaders and build partnerships with Operations, HR, Sales, and executive leadership.