Controller
Reports To:CFO
Company Overview:
Netlist Inc. (NASDAQ: NLST) is a leading provider of high-performance modular memory subsystems and next-generation storage-class memory solutions. We specialize in cutting-edge technologies that enable innovation in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise infrastructure. Our product portfolio includes DDR4/DDR5 DIMMs, NAND-based SSDs, and advanced interconnect technologies such as CXL and PCIe.
Join our world-class engineering team and be part of shaping the future of memory and storage architecture.
Position Summary:
The Controller oversees Netlist's accounting function and plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial information, maintaining internal controls, and works closely with the CFO on strategic decision-making initiatives. The Controller will maintain a system of accounting policies and procedures and will implement a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
Key Responsibilities:
- * Responsible for GAAP assurance for product costs, inventory, and warranty accounting including maintaining all associated reserves in full and strict compliance with GAAP and SOX 404 documentation.
- * SOX Compliance and Reporting is a must.
- * Responsible for driving and implementing process improvements within the cost, inventory, warranty and accounting areas, including audit compliance efficiency.
- * Oversees the month-end and year-end financial close process and consolidation.
- Reviews financial results to identify trends and investigate variances.
- * Prepares and reviews monthly financial statements.
- * Reviews monthly analysis and schedules to reconcile accounts.
- * Develops, directs, and administers financial operating policies and procedures.
- * Performs budgeting and forecasting.
- * Coordinates annual audit of financial statements and quarterly reviews by outside independent auditors.
- * Assists CFO with ad hoc projects and special reporting/analysis when needed.
- * Has excellent communication skills and demonstrates leadership in team building and motivation.
- * Has proven ability to motivate people, instill accountability, and achieve results.
- * Demonstrates a strong work ethic and business acumen.
- * Manages Accounting department including A/P and A/R as well as staff accountants.
- * Is proficient with integrated accounting software, report writers, and MS Office Suite.
- * Has a strong knowledge of GAAP and FASB pronouncements.EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA preferred
- * CPA required
- * 10 + years experience of manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory control and managing the general ledger in a public company required
- * Product business experience which includes inventory and AR oversight
- * MAS 200/500 experience strongly preferredPhysical demands for an office position with heavy computer use; this is not a remote position.