Controller

Premier Financial Search; California (MO); On-site; USD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Financial Search is seeking a Controller for our client, an established, privately held company in Ventura County. The role focuses on leading day-to-day accounting, strengthening processes and reporting to support growth.

The compensation is $220,000–$240,000 plus bonus, with a hands-on leadership approach across all financial activities and collaboration with senior leadership to drive strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• CPA license with public accounting background preferred.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory, or project costing.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting capabilities.
• Ability to identify trends and provide actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and finance functions with a hands-on approach.
• Manage general ledger, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and management reporting.
• Strengthen financial reporting and provide meaningful analysis to leadership.
• Oversee and improve cost accounting and job costing processes.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and related financial analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership

Cost accounting

Education

CPA license

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Are you someone who thrives in an in-office environment and enjoys working alongside an engaged, entrepreneurial owner who is motivated to continue growing the company? Premier Financial Search is seeking a Controller for our client, an established, privately held company in Ventura County.

This is an opportunity to join a growing organization where your work will have a direct impact on the business. They are looking for someone who can not only manage the day-to-day accounting function, but also strengthen processes, reporting, and analysis to support the company’s continued growth.

Compensation

$220,000–$240,000 + bonus

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting and finance functions with a hands-on approach.
• Manage the general ledger, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and management reporting.
• Strengthen financial reporting and provide meaningful analysis to leadership.
• Oversee and improve cost accounting and job costing processes.
• Analyze inventory, costs, margins, profitability, and other key financial drivers.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and related financial analysis.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insight that supports operational and business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and overall efficiency.
• Utilize technology and automation to improve accounting and finance processes.
• Work cross-functionally with operational teams to improve financial visibility and accountability.
• Help develop scalable accounting processes and reporting to support the company’s continued growth.

Qualifications

• Strong progressive accounting experience with current or recent experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, Finance Director, or similar accounting leadership role.
• Hands-on accounting background with the ability to manage the day-to-day while also providing strong financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and/or job costing.
• Experience working in an environment involving inventory, products, projects, or operational costing.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, distribution, or a similar industry is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and translate financial information into useful business insights.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and process improvement.
• Strong understanding of accounting controls and financial reporting best practices.
• Comfortable working in a growing, entrepreneurial private company environment.
• CPA and prior public accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.