Controller

CV Resources; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A consulting firm is partnering with a fast-growing pharmaceutical manufacturer to find a Controller. This role is responsible for leading accounting operations, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. The ideal candidate will have a CPA, a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and over 10 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include overseeing month-end close processes and building a strong accounting team. Benefits include medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years at the Controller level.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing/life sciences.
• Hands-on experience leading or supporting ERP system implementations.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Oversee cost and inventory accounting functions and ensure accurate inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional partnering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Executive Recruiter, Accounting and Finance

CV Resources is partnering with a fast‑growing pharmaceutical manufacturing client in search for a Controller to be responsible for leading the company’s accounting operations and financial reporting. This role will oversee the month‑end close process, cost and inventory accounting, technical accounting compliance, and serve as the primary lead for audits. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep manufacturing accounting expertise, and experience building scalable accounting operations in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting packages.

Cost & Inventory Accounting

• Oversee all cost accounting functions, including standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and manufacturing cost controls.
• Ensure accurate inventory accounting across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to improve costing accuracy, inventory controls, and margin analysis.

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Lead technical accounting research and implementation for new accounting standards and complex transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, inventory, leases, capitalized manufacturing costs).
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos and ensure proper documentation and policy compliance.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting.

Audit & External Relationships

• Serve as the primary lead for external audits, including planning, execution, and resolution of audit findings.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial consultants.
• Coordinate preparation and review of audit schedules, support requests, and financial statement tie‑outs.

Leadership & Team Management

• Build, lead, and develop the accounting and cost accounting teams.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and scalability within the accounting function.
• Lead or support ERP system implementations, upgrades, and conversions.
• Establish best practices for policies, procedures, and financial controls.

Qualifications

• CPA required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Big 4 public accounting experience highly desired
• Minimum of 2+ years at the Controller level
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing and/or life sciences/pharmaceutical environments
• Hands‑on experience leading or supporting ERP system implementations and/or system conversions
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross‑functional partnering skills

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)