Controller

Job SummaryA legal services organization in Irvine, CA is seeking a Controller for a direct hire opportunity. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and help strengthen internal controls across the firm.This is a strong opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys both hands-on technical accounting and team leadership. The role offers visibility with executive leadership, the ability to improve processes, and the chance to contribute to a stable professional services environment with collaborative teams and supportive financial leadership.Key Responsibilities- Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.- Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting.- Prepare financial statements, perform account reconciliations, and maintain the general ledger.- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal accounting policies, and established financial controls.- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, audit coordination, and tax preparation.- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members while identifying process improvement opportunities.Compensation and Benefits- Salary range: $90,000 to $110,000 per year.- Job type: Direct hire.- Location: Irvine, CA.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected VeteransThe Know Your Rights poster is available here:The pay transparency policy is available here:For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Additional SkillsRequired Qualifications and Skills- Oversee accounting operations across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.- Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and financial reporting.- Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and special projects.- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.- 5 to 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.- Experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, or similar accounting leadership role.- Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal accounting controls.- Proven experience managing month-end close and financial statement preparation.- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.Preferred Qualifications- CPA designation is preferred, but not required.- Professional services or law firm accounting experience is preferred.- Experience supervising and mentoring accounting staff in a deadline-driven environment.- Experience supporting audits, tax preparation, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives.AppleOne Representative Contact InfoAccount Executive:AndiBranch Phone:(949) 852-8233Location:Irvine, CA