VP, Controller

Randstad is recruiting a

VP, Controller

for a Las Vegas-based public technology company to serve as a strategic leader responsible for scaling and refining the organization’s accounting infrastructure. This high-impact, hands-on role requires a proactive professional capable of building systems and directing accounting processes within a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The successful candidate will navigate complex challenges, implement risk-mitigation solutions, and ensure precise financial reporting to support a rapidly evolving business model in a cutting-edge industry.

Compensation:

$175K - $285K\+, Bonus 20% and Equity 20%

Benefits:

100% paid - medical, dental and vision for the employee and family, 401K with a match, and Unlimited PTO.

This role is a leadership position overseeing 7 department leads and focused on the end-to-end management of the General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Audit, Tax, Payroll and Customer Service within a rigorous SOX and U.S. GAAP environment.

• Oversee the full-cycle general ledger close process, ensuring all journal entries and reconciliations are executed with precision to meet strict monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines.
• Direct all daily and monthly accounting functions to guarantee total alignment with U.S. GAAP standards and corporate financial integrity.
• Orchestrate the preparation of complex financial statements and management reports, ensuring rigorous tie-outs to underlying data for both internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors, managing the end-to-end quarterly review and year-end audit cycles to ensure seamless delivery.
• Lead the development, documentation, and testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) to strengthen the SOX compliance environment.
• Drive the technical execution of stock-based compensation accounting, including expense calculations and the maintenance of equity roll-forwards.
• Collaborate with FP\&A and Financial Reporting teams to provide meaningful variance analysis and ensure reporting accuracy across the organization.
• Spearhead the continuous optimization of accounting operations, including the strategic implementation or conversion of ERP and financial software systems.
• Act as a dedicated mentor to the Accounting Team Leads (7), fostering a culture of professional growth, high performance, and technical excellence.
• Facilitate the financial integration of diverse business units and platforms, ensuring unified accounting policies and streamlined operational workflows across the enterprise.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• An active CPA license is required.
• A minimum of 15 years of operational accounting experience, with oversight of audit and review functions.
• Expert-level knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX/Internal Controls, with a track record of building and maintaining rigorous financial frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and scale high-performing teams, acting as a thought leader within the organization.
• The ability to thrive in high-growth, deadline-heavy environments where detail-oriented analysis and clear communication are vital.