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With over 25 years of experience, Virtium has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality products that meet the demanding requirements of global customers in industries such as networking, telecommunications, aerospace and defense, industrial OEMs, and embedded markets. Virtium’s commitment to innovation, long-term product availability, and customer support has made it a preferred partner for companies requiring mission-critical Edge AI system solutions.Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to join our team at Virtium to lead accounting, tax, audit, and financial reporting. Reporting to and partnering closely with the CFO and executive team, this role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can keep a strong team performing at a high level, tighten processes where needed, and help support the company’s continued growth. The right person will build a solid team while bringing strong technical accounting depth, acumen, sound business judgment, and a practical execution focused approach.Please note that relocation assistance and employment sponsorship are not available for this position currently. We are seeking local candidates residing in Orange County or within a reasonable commuting distance of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.Responsibilities Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, fixed assets, and cash management. Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting. Serve as the primary leader for external audits and as a key contact for outside auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and other financial stakeholders. Manage accounting, tax, and audit activities as core responsibilities of the role, ensuring strong compliance, clean reporting, and disciplined financial stewardship. Maintain a strong internal controls environment and identify practical opportunities to tighten processes, improve efficiency, and support scalability. Ensuring accurate product costing, standard costing, labor costing, and variance analysis across inventory and operations. Partner with operations and leadership to ensure accurate costing for the products the company manufactures and sells, with clear visibility into manufacturing variances and work-in-process. Support inventory accuracy, reconciliation, and related reporting. Manage daily and 13-week cash forecasting, cash flow planning, and related reconciliations. Support executive reporting needs, including business summaries, variance analysis, and other financial insights for leadership and ownership stakeholders. Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts and ensure all supporting schedules, accruals, and reconciliations are complete and well organized. Work cross-functionally with HR and other departments as needed on payroll backup, benefits-related reporting, and year-end compliance requirements such as 1099s, 401(k) reconciliations, workers’ compensation, and related filings.Desired Skills And Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required. Strong accounting, tax, and audit leadership experience is required; these are table stakes for the role. Proven experience closing the books and preparing accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Demonstrated success as Controller for a mid-sized company. Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred, including cost accounting knowledge and familiarity with standard costing, labor costing, and manufacturing variances. Aerospace and defense industry experience, including U.S. Government compliance and accounting exposure, is a strong plus. Experience with ERP systems and close cycle management required; NetSuite experience is a plus. CPA is a strong plus. Prior experience with acquisitions, acquisition accounting, or merger integration is a plus. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a practical, hands-on leadership style with the ability to work effectively in a smaller team environment. High integrity, dependabilityAdditional Information Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA onsite full time Monday to Friday Compensation Range: $130,000 -$160,000 based on experience, plus bonus etc. Perks: healthcare benefits, 401K match, paid time off, etc. Reports to: CFO","company":"Virtium","rawCompany":"virtium","city":"California","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-13T09:18:20.415Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"334519","title":"Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing","slug":"other-measuring-and-controlling-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"},{"code":"334513","title":"Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables","slug":"instruments-and-related-products-manufacturing-for-measuring-displaying-and-controlling-industrial-process-variables"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Company OverviewVirtium is a trusted leader in the design and manufacturing of high-reliability industrial modular hardware solutions which enable embedded computing system manufacturers to get to market more quickly, with lower development risk, and to benefit from a streamlined supply chain. Virtium's products include computer systems-on-module (SOMs), AI SOMs with on-board AI accelerator hardware, industrial-grade SSDs, industrial-grade DDR memory modules, and wireless connectivity modules. With over 25 years of experience, Virtium has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality products that meet the demanding requirements of global customers in industries such as networking, telecommunications, aerospace and defense, industrial OEMs, and embedded markets. Virtium’s commitment to innovation, long-term product availability, and customer support has made it a preferred partner for companies requiring mission-critical Edge AI system solutions.Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to join our team at Virtium to lead accounting, tax, audit, and financial reporting. 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