Controller

DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Controller to lead finance and accounting activities for a high-volume retail and distribution operation based in Torrance, California. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting business performance across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on leadership style, sound operational accounting expertise, and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-moving environment.Responsibilities:• Direct the monthly and annual close cycle for multiple operating entities, ensuring deadlines are met and reporting is accurate and complete.• Review financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation to confirm the integrity of reported results.• Manage general ledger activity, including accruals, fixed assets, amortization, lease-related entries, intercompany transactions, and allocation methodologies.• Partner with operational leaders across supply chain, warehouse, human resources, compliance, and loss prevention to align financial processes with business needs.• Oversee accounting treatment for operating costs and shared expenses while maintaining consistency with internal policies and reporting standards.• Strengthen internal controls by monitoring key accounting processes, reconciling bank and intercompany accounts, and promoting disciplined financial practices.• Support external audit, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements by coordinating with auditors, advisors, and internal stakeholders.• Guide improvements to financial and operational systems, including integration efforts and enhancements to reporting workflows.• Lead, coach, and develop the local accounting team by setting clear expectations, improving process ownership, and building bench strength.Requirements• Extensive experience in controllership, accounting leadership, or senior finance management within retail, distribution, or other complex operating environments.• Demonstrated success overseeing accounting and reporting across multiple legal entities.• Strong knowledge of financial close, general ledger management, reconciliations, and financial statement review.• Experience building or maintaining internal controls and supporting audits, tax filings, and compliance-related reporting.• Proven ability to lead a small finance team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day accounting operations.• Familiarity with ERP-driven accounting environments, warehouse-related systems, and reporting tools such as Power BI is preferred.• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across operational and corporate functions.Job typePerm