Controller

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.