Corporate Controller

Compensation:

$170,000 - $220,000 + Bonus

Location:

Buena Park, CA 90620 (Hybrid)

Company Description:

Our client, a company in the manufacturing services industry, is seeking a Corporate Controller to oversee accounting operations for its California plant. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will manage a small team while providing oversight into a broader accounting organization and will play a critical role in strengthening financial infrastructure to support continued growth and future capital initiatives. The ideal candidate must have manufacturing industry experience and job costing experience.

• High visibility position
• Hybrid Schedule – 4 Days Onsite

Responsibilities:

• Direct all core accounting functions, including general ledger, cost accounting, payables/receivables, fixed assets, and payroll
• Oversee job costing processes, tracking material, labor, and overhead by job to ensure accurate cost reporting and margin analysis
• Deliver consolidated financial statements and executive level reporting packages
• Establish and enforce accounting policies and internal controls to ensure GAAP compliance company wide
• Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and banking relationships
• Oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis in partnership with cost accounting staff
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning in coordination with executive leadership
• Analyze margins, costs, and profitability by product line, site, and customer to inform strategic decisions
• Build financial models and conduct analysis to support capital investment, expansion, and pricing decisions
• Manage treasury functions, cash flow, and compliance with lending/credit requirements
• Oversee tax compliance and strategy in coordination with outside advisors
• Lead ERP and financial systems improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Mentor and develop accounting leadership, setting clear goals and growth paths
• Support M&A due diligence and other strategic projects as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred
• Job costing experience is required
• Manufacturing industry background is required
• Leadership experience is required
• Proven experience managing external audit relationships and corporate tax compliance
• Advanced proficiency with ERP and financial reporting systems