Controller

Conexus; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Conexus is seeking a Corporate Controller to oversee accounting operations across multiple sites in California. Reporting to the CFO, this role will manage a small team and strengthen financial infrastructure to support growth and future capital initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a manufacturing background and 8+ years in accounting, including 4+ years at a managerial level, with CPA preferred and strong ERP/financial reporting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 8+ years progressive accounting; 4+ years managerial/controller experience.
• Manufacturing industry background required.
• Experience overseeing external audit relationships and corporate tax compliance.
• Proficient with ERP and financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct all core accounting functions through a small leadership team (GL, cost, payables/receivables, fixed assets, payroll).
• Own the consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all entities/sites.
• Deliver consolidated financial statements and executive reporting packages.
• Establish and enforce accounting policies and internal controls to ensure GAAP compliance company-wide.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and banking relationships.
• Oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning with executive leadership.
• Analyze margins, costs, and profitability by product line, site, and customer.
• Build financial models to support capital investment, expansion, and pricing decisions.
• Benchmark performance across manufacturing locations to identify best practices.
• Manage treasury functions, cash flow and compliance with lending/credit requirements.
• Oversee tax compliance and strategy with outside advisors.
• Lead ERP and financial systems improvements to enhance reporting accuracy.
• Mentor accounting leadership and develop growth paths.
• Support M&A due diligence and strategic projects as needed.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Compensation: $170,000 - $220,000 + Bonus

Company Description

Our client, a company in the manufacturing industry, is seeking a Corporate Controller to oversee accounting operations across multiple sites. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will manage a small team while providing oversight into a broader accounting organization and will play a critical role in strengthening financial infrastructure to support continued growth and future capital initiatives. The ideal candidate must have a manufacturing industry background and Assistant Controller level experience or above.

• High visibility position
• Strong growth trajectory
• Hands on exposure to operations and plant level activities

Responsibilities

• Direct all core accounting functions, including general ledger, cost accounting, payables/receivables, fixed assets, and payroll, through a small leadership team
• Own the consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across all entities and sites
• Deliver consolidated financial statements and executive level reporting packages
• Establish and enforce accounting policies and internal controls to ensure GAAP compliance company wide
• Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and banking relationships
• Oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis in partnership with cost accounting staff
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning in coordination with executive leadership
• Analyze margins, costs, and profitability by product line, site, and customer to inform strategic decisions
• Build financial models and conduct analysis to support capital investment, expansion, and pricing decisions
• Benchmark performance across manufacturing locations to identify best practices and efficiencies
• Manage treasury functions, cash flow, and compliance with lending/credit requirements
• Oversee tax compliance and strategy in coordination with outside advisors
• Lead ERP and financial systems improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Mentor and develop accounting leadership, setting clear goals and growth paths
• Support M&A due diligence and other strategic projects as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 4 years at a managerial or controller level
• Manufacturing industry background is required
• Experience overseeing standard costing and inventory valuation in a manufacturing setting
• Proven experience managing external audit relationships and corporate tax compliance
• Advanced proficiency with ERP and financial reporting systems