Corporate Controller

Linden Lab•San Francisco, CA

16d•$206,500 - $279,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Linden Lab is seeking a Corporate Controller to own accounting operations, the financial close, and external reporting while continually improving processes. The Controller will partner with the CFO and cross-functional leaders to provide financial clarity for business decisions and build an accounting organization that can scale responsibly. The role leads and develops the accounting team and modernizes operations using AI, automation, and more efficient processes while maintaining strong internal controls. It is based in the San Francisco office and requires onsite work for full workdays Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, employees may work remotely or from the office as part of the regular five-day workweek. Business travel may be required for meetings, team summits, or company events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, with an emphasis in accounting or finance.
CPA required.
15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant leadership responsibility and experience in public accounting.
Deep technical accounting expertise, including U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and complex accounting matters.
Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing accounting teams and fostering accountability and professional growth.
Proven ability to design, optimize, and scale accounting processes and systems in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Demonstrated experience implementing AI and automation to improve accounting operations, championing adoption, modeling hands-on use, and fostering continuous innovation.
Strong strategic and operational judgment, including experience with mergers and acquisitions, accounting integration, and partnership with senior leadership.
Ability to work onsite in the San Francisco office for full workdays Monday through Thursday; Fridays may be worked remotely or in the office.
Ability to perform focused computer-based tasks, communicate by typing, and collaborate effectively in an in-office environment.
Ability to sit, stand, or remain stationary for extended periods, up to eight hours, and sustain prolonged visual focus on a computer monitor.
Ability to operate office equipment, handle materials as needed, and move around the office to attend meetings and participate in team activities.
Willingness to travel for business meetings, team summits, or company events as required.

Responsibilities

Lead global accounting operations, including month-end close, the record-to-report cycle, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.
Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable U.S. and international regulatory and statutory reporting requirements.
Lead and develop the accounting team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across a distributed organization.
Modernize accounting operations through AI, automation, and process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
Partner with the CFO on tax strategy, oversee its implementation, and manage indirect tax compliance across applicable jurisdictions.
Lead accounting integration and valuation activities related to mergers and acquisitions.
Partner with FP&A on financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and related accruals.
Oversee external audits and coordinate with independent auditors to support accurate financial reporting.