Corporate Controller

The Corporate Controller will lead the global accounting organization and oversee FP&A, financial reporting, operational accounting, internal controls, and tax compliance. This role requires strong expertise in manufacturing and inventory accounting, U.S. GAAP, SOX 404, and semiconductor supply chain operations within a fab-less manufacturing environment.

The Controller will build scalable accounting processes and financial infrastructure to support the company’s growth while partnering closely with operations, supply chain, and executive leadership to ensure financial discipline and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

· Lead the Company’s annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning to support strategic decision-making, including budget-to-actual variance analysis and key performance metrics.

· Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance, investment opportunities, and operational initiatives.

· Partner with executive leadership and department heads to translate strategic priorities into financial plans and resource allocation.

Financial Reporting & Close

· Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

· Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

· Oversee the general ledger, consolidations, and intercompany accounting across global entities.

· Design and implement the Company’s SOX 404 internal control framework, including documentation of key processes, control design, and coordination of testing and remediation efforts.

· Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors.

Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting

· Oversee accounting for fab-less semiconductor manufacturing operations, including wafer fabrication, packaging, and testing.

· Manage inventory accounting across the supply chain.

· Establish standard costing methodologies and ensure accurate product costing and margin reporting.

· Manage inventory reserves, including excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.

· Monitor manufacturing commitments and purchase obligations, including NCNR agreements.

· Oversee financial accounting for relationships with foundries and outsourced assembly and test partners (OSATs).

· Manage accounting for

o Wafer bank and die bank inventory

o Packaging and testing costs

o Vendor-managed inventory

o Consignment arrangements

Operational Accounting

· Lead operational accounting processes including Inventory and Cost Accounting

· Partner with operations and supply chain teams to ensure proper financial controls around manufacturing transactions.

· Work with supply chain and operations teams to track production costs and yields.

· Oversee equity administration operations, including coordination of stock grants, option exercises, and cap table management through Carta, ensuring accuracy of equity records and supporting option administration processes.

· Develop scalable accounting policies and procedures to support business growth.

Systems & Process Improvement

· Lead ERP and financial system implementations and upgrades.

· Drive automation and process improvements across accounting operations.

· Ensure financial systems properly support inventory tracking, costing, and manufacturing reporting.

Tax & Compliance

· Oversee global tax provision, compliance, and transfer pricing matters.

· Coordinate with external tax advisors on federal, state, and international tax filings.

· Support legal entity and international tax structuring.

· CPA required

· Big 4 public accounting experience preferred

· 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience

· Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP and SOX 404

· Experience in fab-less semiconductor or manufacturing companies

· Deep understanding of inventory and cost accounting

· Experience leading ERP implementations

· Strong knowledge of global tax and compliance

· Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills

Additional Information

Axiado is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber talent in a diverse and multifaceted environment. We are headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, with access to the world's leading research, technology and talent.

We are building an exceptional team to secure every node on the internet. For us, solving real-world problems takes precedence over purely theoretical problems. As a result, we prefer individuals with persistence, intelligence and high curiosity over pedigree alone. Working hard and smart, continuous learning and mutual support are all part of who we are.

Axiado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axiado does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.