Controller

Leoforce; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Management incentive plan

Job summary

Leoforce, an Irvine, CA based private equity-backed manufacturer, seeks a Director of accounting to lead the U.S. and Mexico finance teams. You will own GL, close processes, inventory management, and financial reporting for both markets.

Requirements include seven years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP mastery, and CPA background preferred. This onsite role offers a bonus plan and a path to broader finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field with at least seven years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and technical accounting skills including financial reporting, inventory, and cost accounting.
• Experience leading accounting teams and coordinating with operations and senior leadership.
• Direct experience with physical inventory in manufacturing or inventory-heavy environments.
• Active CPA or public accounting background is valuable; not all preferred qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Own the general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting for U.S. and Mexico operations.
• Prepare and review financial statements, bank reconciliations, and cash flow analyses (13 and 52 weeks).
• Oversee physical inventory accuracy with the Mexico team; count reconciliations and issue resolution.
• Lead accounting teams across both countries, including AP/AR and payroll oversight.
• Coordinate tax return prep, audits, and insurance renewals; ensure internal controls.
• Strengthen accounting policies, cross-training, and checks and balances.
• Serve as NetSuite administrator and improve system effectiveness.
• Support CFO and private equity sponsor with consolidated cost accounting information.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Onsite work

Cross-border accounting

CPA background

NetSuite administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Director

Salary: $160,000 - $190,000 per year

Job Details

• Own the general ledger, month-end close, and accurate, timely financial reporting for U.S. and Mexico operations.
• Prepare and review financial statements, bank reconciliations, and 13-week and 52-week cash flow analyses.
• Oversee physical inventory accuracy, partnering with the Mexico team on counts, reconciliations, and issue resolution.
• Review and consolidate cost accounting information prepared by the Mexico team for the CFO and private equity sponsor.
• Lead accounting teams across both countries, including managers responsible for accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Oversee AP, AR, weekly and semi-monthly payroll, commissions, tax filings, and benefits-related accounting.
• Coordinate tax return preparation, support external audits, and assist with liability and workers' compensation insurance renewals.
• Strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, cross-training, and checks and balances.
• Serve as the accounting department's NetSuite administrator and improve the system's effectiveness.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and at least seven years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and technical accounting skills, including financial reporting, inventory, and cost accounting principles.
• Experience leading accounting teams and working effectively with operations and senior leadership.
• Direct experience with physical inventory in a manufacturing or similarly inventory-intensive business.
• The judgment, communication skills, and drive to lead through change in a lean, fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work onsite in Irvine five days a week and travel to Mexicali for short visits approximately once a month.
• An active CPA, public accounting background, private equity experience, manufacturing experience, NetSuite administration, cross-border accounting experience, and Spanish language skills are all valuable. Candidates do not need to bring every preferred qualification.

A bit about us:

Our client is an established, private equity-backed consumer products company with operations in the U.S. and Mexico. The business is entering its next phase with a renewed focus on dependable execution, stronger processes, and growth.

Why join us?

This is a director-level opportunity to lead accounting across two countries while working closely with the CFO. You'll have meaningful ownership of financial reporting, inventory, and process improvements during a pivotal period for the business. The role offers a bonus opportunity, participation in a management incentive plan, and a potential path to broader finance leadership.