Controller (Riverside)

Job SummaryA growth-oriented advanced manufacturing organization in Riverside, CA is seeking an experienced Controller for a high-impact direct hire opportunity. This senior finance leadership role will oversee accounting and financial operations across multiple domestic and international business units in a complex, project-based manufacturing environment.The Controller will work closely with executive leadership and play a key role in financial reporting, GAAP compliance, government contract accounting, ERP modernization, strategic planning, and operational improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who wants visibility, influence, and long-term career growth within a collaborative and forward-looking organization.The company offers a supportive leadership environment, strong cross-functional teamwork, and the opportunity to help shape financial processes during a period of continued growth and system modernization.Key Responsibilities- Lead accounting and financial operations across multiple entities, including U.S. and international business units.- Prepare consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, financial analysis, and executive reporting.- Oversee GAAP compliance, ASC 606 revenue recognition, percentage-of-completion accounting, and government contract accounting requirements.- Manage budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cash management, treasury, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and banking relationships.- Monitor project accounting, job costing, inventory valuation, and financial controls within a manufacturing environment.- Support ERP optimization, system integration initiatives, audit coordination, tax compliance, and strategic business planning.Compensation and Benefits- Salary range: $160,000 to $200,000 per year.- Direct hire opportunity.- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.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- Lead multi-entity accounting operations and consolidated financial reporting.- Manage project-based manufacturing accounting, job costing, inventory valuation, and revenue recognition.- Support ERP optimization, financial controls, budgeting, forecasting, and executive reporting.- Oversee government contract accounting and FAR compliance.- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.- 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.- Manufacturing industry experience required, preferably in a low-volume, high-mix environment.- Strong knowledge of GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and percentage-of-completion accounting.- Experience with government contract accounting and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations.- Proven success leading accounting teams and developing finance staff.- Experience managing multi-entity financial operations.- Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, growth-oriented organization.Preferred Qualifications- CPA designation preferred.- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or corporate transactions.- Experience with ERP implementations, system consolidations, or ERP modernization initiatives.- Proficiency with NetSuite, Infor/Syteline, or comparable ERP systems.- Experience with international accounting or multi-currency operations.AppleOne Representative Contact InfoAccount Executive:AmandaBranch Phone:(951) 296-5430Location:Temecula, CA