Corporate Controller

This range is provided by Conexus. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $215,000.00/yr - $235,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Annual Bonus Direct message the job poster from Conexus Former Big 4 CPA | 20+ Years Executive Recruiting Experience | Personal Expertise: Office of the CFO Company: $1B+ Light Manufacturing Company Location: City of Industry (job is onsite daily) Company Overview The company is a national leader in high-volume, light manufacturing and distribution, serving a broad base of commercial customers across the United States. With a reputation for operational excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation, the company operates multiple manufacturing and distribution facilities and prides itself on delivering high-quality products with speed and precision. Position Summary The company is seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership experience, and a continuous improvement mindset to help scale the finance organization and support strategic growth initiatives. This is a critical leadership role within the finance team and a key business partner to the CFO and executive leadership. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, cost accounting, and payroll Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP Direct the monthly close process and drive continuous improvement to accelerate timelines and improve accuracy Oversee the development and maintenance of internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate governance standards Collaborate with operations and supply chain leadership to improve cost controls, margin visibility, and inventory management Manage annual financial audits and act as the primary liaison with external auditors Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives Participate in ERP optimization efforts and other technology or automation initiatives Support M&A integration and financial due diligence, as needed Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role Strong technical accounting background with in-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP Experience in a manufacturing and distribution environment (light or high-volume manufacturing preferred) Demonstrated success in managing inventory accounting and cost accounting functions Proven ability to lead and develop accounting teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills Ability to work onsite in City of Industry, CA Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries Manufacturing and Accounting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Conexus by 2x Inferred from the description for this job City of Industry, CA $140,000 - $180,000 2 weeks ago Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting - GL Los Angeles, CA $169,000 - $237,000 13 hours ago Santa Ana, CA $170,000 - $210,000 2 weeks ago Huntington Beach, CA $120,000 - $140,000 1 week ago Los Angeles Metropolitan Area $175,000 - $225,000 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr