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Lambda, a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers globally, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead and scale the accounting organization during a pivotal growth stage. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, this role will establish a best-in-class controllership function to support a rapidly expanding, multi-billion-dollar AI infrastructure platform.
As Lambda scales GPU cloud services, enterprise contracts, and capital-intensive data center infrastructure, the Controller will ensure accounting excellence and operational rigor built to public-company standards. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity to build, elevate, and modernize a high-performing accounting organization in a dynamic, fast-scaling environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all aspects of accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and lease accounting
- Oversee timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities and product lines
- Lead the evolution of systems, automation, AI, and ERP optimization to improve accounting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
- Design, implement, and continuously strengthen internal controls and accounting policies to support SOX compliance and long-term reporting scalability
- Partner closely with Legal, FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, Treasury, and other cross-functional leaders on strategic decisions with accounting implications
- Establish and manage relationships with external auditors; oversee annual audits and quarterly reviews
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team with a culture of accountability and operational excellence
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Chief Accounting Officer and executive leadership
- Partner with the Head of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting, and the Head of Tax
Requirements:
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and senior leadership in a high-growth technology company
- Experience operating in or preparing an organization for public-company standards
- Deep technical expertise in US GAAP, including revenue recognition, fixed assets, leases, and complex commercial arrangements
- Strong knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance
- Proven ability to build and scale accounting teams in fast-moving environments
- CPA required; Big 4 background strongly preferred
- Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex accounting topics clearly to cross-functional leaders
Nice to Have:
- Experience in AI infrastructure, cloud computing, hardware, or other capital-intensive environments
- Experience with multi-entity and international operations
- ERP implementation or post-implementation optimization experience (NetSuite preferred)
- Experience partnering closely with Treasury and Capital Markets functions
