Controller

DescriptionWe are looking for a strategic and hands-on Controller to join our team in California. This position is well suited for a finance specialist who wants to contribute beyond core accounting by supporting leadership with financial insight, planning, and operational decision-making. The role offers meaningful involvement across reporting, forecasting, performance analysis, and global business activity, with the opportunity to influence processes and help guide continued growth. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ View phone number on click.appcast.io if interested or call your Robert Half Recruiter directly.Responsibilities:• Lead the company’s accounting operations, including oversight of the general ledger, month-end close activities, and the preparation of accurate financial reports.• Produce timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring reporting is complete, well supported, and aligned with audit requirements.• Direct budgeting and forecasting efforts by partnering with leadership to develop financial plans, evaluate results, and refine projections.• Perform detailed financial and operational analysis to identify trends, explain variances, and support informed business decisions.• Manage the annual audit process and coordinate the preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses required by external auditors.• Oversee inventory-related financial controls and support annual inventory review activities to maintain accuracy and accountability.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on procurement planning, operational performance reviews, and process improvement initiatives that strengthen financial visibility.• Support system and process enhancements, including effective use of major ERP platforms, to improve reporting efficiency and internal control.• Provide ad hoc analysis and business insights to executive leadership on key financial, operational, and strategic priorities.Requirements• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or controllership roles.• Strong knowledge of financial statement preparation, general ledger management, and month-end and year-end close processes.• Experience supporting annual audited financial statements and working directly with external auditors.• Demonstrated success in budgeting, forecasting, and broader financial planning activities.• Ability to conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance review and ad hoc reporting for leadership.• Familiarity with inventory accounting and annual inventory-related processes.• Proficiency with a major ERP system and strong capability in improving financial reporting workflows.• Effective communication skills with the ability to partner across departments and present financial information clearly to management.Job typePerm