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Controller

Lambda San Jose, California Hybrid executive full-time

Salary

$266K - $365K per year

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Description

Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers.

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead and scale our accounting organization during a pivotal stage of growth.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and lease accounting.
  • Oversee a timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across multiple entities and product lines.
  • Lead the evolution of systems, automation, AI, and ERP optimization to improve accounting’s accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Design, implement, and continuously strengthen internal controls and accounting policies to support SOX compliance and long-term reporting scalability.
  • Partner closely with Legal, FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, Treasury, and other cross-functional leaders to ensure accounting implications are thoughtfully considered in strategic decisions.
  • Establish and manage relationships with external auditors and help oversee annual audits and quarterly reviews.
  • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team with a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Chief Accounting Officer and executive leadership on accounting matters.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and senior leadership in a high-growth technology company.
  • Experience operating in or preparing an organization for public-company standards.
  • Deep technical expertise in US GAAP, including revenue recognition, fixed assets, leases, and complex commercial arrangements.
  • Strong knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance.
  • Proven ability to build and scale accounting teams in fast-moving environments.
  • CPA required; Big 4 background strongly preferred.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in AI infrastructure, cloud computing, hardware, or other capital-intensive environments.
  • Experience with multi-entity and international operations.
  • ERP implementation or post-implementation optimization experience (NetSuite preferred).
  • Experience partnering closely with Treasury and Capital Markets functions.

Benefits

  • Generous cash & equity compensation.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
  • Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles.
  • 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees).
  • Flexible paid time off plan.

Skills

Required

  • US GAAP
  • SOX compliance
  • accounting operations
  • internal controls
  • CPA

Nice to have

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/lambda/8ab19cf3-2cfc-400d-9edc-559c99293114

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