Controller

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• Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
• Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
• Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
• Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities, such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.
• Receive cash and checks and make deposits.

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Website: ghost.com

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Ghost is hiring a full-time Controller in Los Angeles, California to take ownership of accounting operations at one of retail's fastest-growing inventory platforms. If you are a hands-on financial leader who brings discipline and clarity to complex marketplace economics, this onsite role is built for you. About the Role As Controller at Ghost, you will direct the company's day-to-day accounting and serve as a cornerstone of the Finance & Accounting organization. This is a builder's seat: you will stand up scalable accounting infrastructure, safeguard the integrity of financial reporting, tighten internal controls, and shape cash management strategy. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with executive leadership, you will inform both operational choices and long-range financial planning while guiding the Accounting team and the outsourced resources that support it. The role suits a seasoned professional who does their best work amid rapid growth and constant change. Key Responsibilities Lead all core accounting functions, including AP, AR, general ledger, treasury, fixed assets, and deal-level economics. Drive accurate, on-time monthly, quarterly, and annual closes that deliver GAAP-compliant statements. Oversee outsourced accounting partners, holding their output to internal quality and timeliness standards. Build and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls suited to the next stage of scale. Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators to keep the company fully compliant. Run the invoice management system, approving vendor payments and overseeing customer collections. Prepare Board materials, recurring reporting packages, dashboards, and KPI and variance analysis alongside the Finance Lead. Manage daily operations in NetSuite, including bank reconciliations, treasury activity, and data integrity. Lead audit-readiness assessments and guide the transition toward PCAOB audit standards, recommending remediations for any gaps. Partner across Finance, Operations, Engineering, and leadership as a trusted, transparent advisor. Qualifications Active CPA with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or an equivalent field. 10+ years in accounting or controllership, including 5+ years of Big 4 experience. Track record managing an accounting team of five or more people. Hands-on experience with audit readiness and PCAOB audit standards. Strong command of payroll, treasury, bank reconciliations, and internal controls. Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle competing…

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