Controller

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

Job summary

Premier Financial Search is seeking a hands-on Controller for a privately held company in Ventura County. This in-office role demands leadership to manage day-to-day accounting while strengthening processes and reporting to support growth.

You will oversee general ledger, month-end close, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, partnering with leadership to drive strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and/or job costing.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and process improvement.
• Hands-on accounting leadership with ability to manage day-to-day while providing financial analysis.
• CPA and prior public accounting experience is strongly preferred.

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.

Skills

Cost accounting

Job costing

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Leadership

Communication

CPA

Public accounting experience

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.

About Us

Premier Financial Search is recognized for consistently connecting highly qualified candidates with leading firms. We specialize in placing Accounting and Financial professionals within CPA and Business Management firms. We work with national, regional, and local firms, as well as innovative entrepreneurial companies, across California, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, Washington, and beyond. This includes major markets like Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Austin, and Dallas.