Controller

CFS; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Bakersfield is seeking a proactive Controller to lead the accounting function for an inventory-intensive operation. You will partner with executive and operations leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning to influence profitability and growth.

You will develop ERP reporting, dashboards, and financial analytics while strengthening controls and managing a skilled accounting team in a stable industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years in accounting or finance in inventory-heavy industries.
• Strong inventory accounting, reconciliations, and cost accounting experience.
• Experience leading accounting staff and advanced Excel with ERP/BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting team and oversee financial reporting activities.
• Manage cost accounting, inventory tracking, reconciliations, and cost allocations.
• Analyze financial and operational results, including forecasting and variance analysis.
• Partner with operations leadership on budgeting, planning, and business initiatives.
• Develop and enhance ERP reporting, dashboards, and financial analytics.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP reporting

Power BI

Tableau

Inventory accounting

Cost analysis

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

• Serve as a key business partner to executive and operational leadership.
• Lead the accounting function for a complex, inventory-intensive operation.
• Gain visibility into strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting initiatives.
• Leverage advanced analytics, ERP reporting, and business intelligence tools to drive decision-making.
• Influence financial performance through cost analysis and operational insights.
• Lead and develop an established accounting team.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen financial controls across the organization.
• Work in a stable industry with direct impact on business profitability and growth.
• Participate in high-level projects that improve operational efficiency and financial transparency.

Salary: $165,000 - $180,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Serve as a key business partner to executive and operational leadership.
• Lead the accounting function for a complex, inventory-intensive operation.
• Gain visibility into strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting initiatives.
• Leverage advanced analytics, ERP reporting, and business intelligence tools to drive decision-making.
• Influence financial performance through cost analysis and operational insights.
• Lead and develop an established accounting team.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen financial controls across the organization.
• Work in a stable industry with direct impact on business profitability and growth.
• Participate in high-level projects that improve operational efficiency and financial transparency.

Key Responsibilities For The Controller

• Lead accounting team and oversee financial reporting activities.
• Manage cost accounting, inventory tracking, reconciliations, and cost allocations.
• Analyze financial and operational results, including forecasting and variance analysis.
• Partner with operations leadership on budgeting, planning, and business initiatives.
• Develop and enhance ERP reporting, dashboards, and financial analytics.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Qualifications For The Controller

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or another inventory-intensive industry.
• Strong inventory accounting and inventory reconciliation experience.
• Cost accounting experience including allocations, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Experience leading and developing accounting staff.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems, Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.

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