Controller

Talent Elite Group; La Habra (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Strong Base Salary

Excellent Company Culture

Job summary

Talent Elite Group is seeking a Controller to join their large manufacturing team in La Habra, California. This role involves financial leadership, including the management of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with relevant regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with progressive leadership experience in finance and accounting.

The position offers a competitive compensation package of $150,000 to $180,000, plus bonuses, benefits, and a company car.

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or related environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and analysis of financial statements and management reports.
• Direct the annual budgeting process and forecasting activities.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations.
• Partner with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Coordinate external audit activities and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Strategic business partnership

Strategic decision making

CSuite partnership

Managing a P&L

CAPEX evaluations

M&A oversight

Budgeting/Forecasting

Blended accounting and finance background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Large manufacturing company targeting a Controller to join the team!

Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Company Car!

Reports to: CFO

Targeting Candidate with experience:

• Strategic business partnership
• Strategic decision making for a company as a whole
• CSuite partnership
• Managing a P&L
• CAPEX evaluations
• Potential M&A oversight
• Providing insight into financial moves to make to assist future health of the organization
• Budgeting/Forecasting
• Blended accounting and finance background ideal

Duties

• Lead the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Direct the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting activities to support business planning and performance management.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial performance.
• Oversee inventory accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing-related financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and applicable financial regulations.
• Manage internal controls and continuously improve accounting procedures and financial processes.
• Coordinate and lead external audit activities and serve as the primary liaison with auditors.
• Provide financial analysis and support for capital expenditures, operational investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop, mentor, and lead accounting and finance team members.
• Support ad hoc reporting, special projects, and strategic business initiatives.
• Promote and uphold the Company's ethical standards, business principles, and commitment to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, preferably within manufacturing, construction materials, industrial, or related environments.

Why Join the Company?

• Strong Base + Bonus + Company Car + Excellent Company Culture