Controller

Ledgent; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the U.S. accounting function from an onsite base in South Orange County, CA. This role will report to executive leadership and build scalable processes for growth while improving financial reporting and tax strategies.

The successful candidate will drive budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and month-end close, while mentoring the accounting team and ensuring accuracy across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with Controller-level responsibilities.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting operations.
• Experience with partnership accounting structures and requirements.
• Strong understanding of U.S. tax laws, planning strategies, and tax-saving opportunities.
• Experience managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proven ability to lead accounting functions within a growing organization.
• Advanced Excel and accounting systems experience.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex accounting concepts for executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead all U.S. accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial guidance and support key business decisions.
• Manage partnership accounting activities and ensure compliance with applicable accounting requirements.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and coordinate with external tax advisors to optimize tax strategies.
• Develop and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
• Support financial system enhancements and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Mentor and support accounting team members while helping build scalable infrastructure for future growth.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Leadership

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

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

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Controller

Location: South Orange County, CA (Onsite)

Compensation: $135,000 - $150,000 Base Salary

About the Opportunity

A growing organization is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the U.S. accounting function and serve as a key business partner to executive leadership. This newly created position was established due to continued growth and offers the opportunity to build processes, enhance financial reporting, optimize tax strategies, and drive operational improvements across the organization.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with a strategic mindset and can effectively translate complex financial information into actionable insights for leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all U.S. accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial guidance and support key business decisions.
• Manage partnership accounting activities and ensure compliance with applicable accounting requirements.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and coordinate with external tax advisors to optimize tax strategies.
• Develop and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
• Support financial system enhancements and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Mentor and support accounting team members while helping build scalable infrastructure for future growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with Controller-level responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting operations.
• Experience with partnership accounting structures and requirements.
• Strong understanding of U.S. tax laws, planning strategies, and tax-saving opportunities.
• Experience managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proven ability to lead accounting functions within a growing organization.
• Advanced Excel and accounting systems experience.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex accounting concepts for executive leadership.

Preferred Experience

• Cross-border accounting exposure involving U.S. and Canadian operations.
• Experience improving processes and implementing accounting or ERP systems.
• Background supporting multi-entity organizations.

Why Join?

• Newly created role driven by company growth.
• High visibility with executive leadership.
• Opportunity to influence financial strategy and operational decision-making.Collaborative environment with long-term growth potential.

Key Hiring Priorities

• Partnership Accounting Expertise
• U.S. Tax Planning & Compliance Knowledge
• Controller-Level Leadership Experience
• Cross-Border U.S./Canada Exposure
• Ability to Turn Financial Data into Business Insights for Leadership

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.