Accounting Manager/Controller

AppleOne Employment Services; Cypress (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services helps a Cypress, CA-based logistics company find an experienced Accounting Manager or Controller. The role oversees daily accounting operations, leads the accounting team, and strengthens internal controls in a high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting with people management, communication, and the ability to work with leadership on strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting leadership roles (Accounting Manager, Controller).
• Strong technical accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and controls.
• Experience developing teams, driving process improvements, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead AP, AR, and accounting teams; foster development and accountability.
• Oversee month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure policy compliance.
• Coordinate external audit activities and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and automate processes.
• Collaborate with leadership on accounting initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Set clear expectations, monitor performance, and coach team members.
• Ensure processes support growth and operational needs.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Accounting Manager / Controller

Location: Cypress, CA 90630

Industry: Logistics

Compensation: $120,000-$150,000+ annually

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Position Type: Direct Hire

A well-established logistics company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager or Controller, depending on the candidate’s background, leadership experience, and technical accounting expertise. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who can oversee daily accounting operations, lead an established team, strengthen internal controls, and drive process improvements.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with proven people-management skills, excellent communication, and the ability to independently manage accounting operations in a high-volume, transaction-intensive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Accounting teams, promoting accountability, employee development, and operational excellence.
• Oversee the month-end close process, account reconciliations, and preparation of accurate and timely financial reports.
• Maintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and procedures.
• Coordinate and support the annual external audit, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and coordination with external auditors.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline workflows, automate processes, and improve overall accounting efficiency.
• Partner with company leadership on accounting initiatives, financial operations, and cross-functional projects.
• Establish clear expectations, monitor team performance, and provide ongoing coaching and guidance.
• Ensure accounting processes support the company’s operational needs and continued growth.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, or in a comparable accounting leadership role.
• Strong technical accounting fundamentals and a solid understanding of month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience managing, developing, and holding accounting teams accountable.
• Ability to work effectively with an established team while improving processes, strengthening performance, and developing employees.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently oversee accounting operations while collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in a high-volume, transaction-intensive environment is strongly preferred.
• Logistics, transportation, distribution, or related industry experience is a plus.

The company is seeking a leader who can balance day-to-day operational oversight with team development, process improvement, and strategic accounting initiatives. Having stability from previous employers is key - not looking for job hoppers.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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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.

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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.