Controller

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Lead Controller to manage U.S. and Mexico accounting for a private equity-backed sports apparel manufacturer in Irvine, CA. This director-level role offers ownership of financial reporting, inventory, and cash-flow analyses with direct CFO partnership and a potential path to VP.

You will supervise accounting teams across two countries, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, and drive process improvements during a turnaround, with a bonus opportunity and management incentive plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and technical accounting skills.
• Experience leading accounting teams and working with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own 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.
• Oversee physical inventory accuracy and counts with Mexico team.
• Review and consolidate cost accounting information for CFO and PE sponsor.
• Lead accounting teams across both countries, including AP/AR managers.
• Oversee payroll, taxes, and benefits accounting; liaise with external audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree (accounting/finance)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Controller

$160000 - $190000 per year | Irvine, CA | On-site | Permanent

Lead U.S. and Mexico accounting for a private equity-backed sports apparel manufacturer in a high-impact Controller role. Own financial reporting, inventory, and cash flow through a business turnaround, with direct CFO partnership and path to VP.

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.

Job Details

What You'll Do

• 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.

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