Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

Job Term: Full-Time

The Opportunity:

As Picarro's Assistant Controller you will report to the Corporate Controller. You will lead our global accounting operations, tax compliance and financial risk management. You are a strong leader experienced in accounting and tax oversight and able to work collaboratively across business functions. You have experience in high growth, global companies and the ability to lead and scale the accounting function.

Manage the Worldwide Accounting Function and Audits:

• Demonstrate technical proficiency and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Provide financial leadership and technical accounting expertise for current and new accounting guidance, including but not limited to revenue recognition, leasing, cost accounting, stock compensation, transfer pricing, etc.
• Manage worldwide tax compliance, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation.
• Oversee Domestic and International Tax Issues and consult tax expertise for advice as necessary.
• Manage stock administration and stock compensation ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Drive global accounting function, ensuring strong oversight, internal controls, and process standardization across regions.
• Interpret, develop, implement, and monitor accounting policies, processes, and procedures.
• Drive continual process improvements leveraging best practices, standardization, and automation to scale processes.
• Provide recommendations and advise on accounting related issues, disclosures, business transactions and financial statements.
• Manage Corporate Worldwide insurance coverage.
• Responsible for external accounting, banking, insurance, and tax audits
• Provide leadership to scale processes and controls across the organization.
• Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines.
• Hire, develop, and train highly skilled accounting team.
• Demonstrate professionalism and Picarro Core Values as a leader in the organization.

Key Skillsets:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• NetSuite experience is a required
• CPA certification is required
• Tipalti for A/P processing experience is a plus
• Hands on experience with Intercompany transactions (hardware and software).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to summarize and convey key information in an effective manner to a wide range of audiences.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail when necessary.
• A strong leader and team player who can work closely with peers across various departments.
• Understanding of AICPA/PCAOB/SEC Compliance
• Understanding of Auditing standard (GAAS)
• NetSuite experience is a must

Salary & Benefits:

The base salary range for this full-time position is . Your base salary and title will be determined based on the location, experience, qualification, skills, and knowledge, level, and pay of other employees in similar positions.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• 401K
• Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)
• On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.)

About Picarro:

Picarro, Inc. is the world's leading producer of greenhouse gas and optical stable isotope instruments, which are used in a wide variety of scientific and industrial applications, including: atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, gas leak detection, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. The company's products are all designed and manufactured at Picarro's Santa Clara, California headquarters and exported to countries worldwide. Picarro's products are based on dozens of patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology. Picarro's solutions are unparallelled in their precision, ease of use, portability, and reliability.

Honors awarded the Company include the World Economic Forum Technology Innovation Pioneer, IHS CERA Energy Innovation Pioneer, the U.S. Department of Energy Small Business of the Year, the TiE50 Winner and the Red Herring Global 100 Winner.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, nor based on disability. Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters/agencies and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Picarro, Inc. at disabilityassistance@picarro.com for assistance.