Controller

CFS; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

CFS, a longstanding manufacturing company in the United States, seeks a Controller to oversee all accounting operations and drive financial accuracy. This leadership role supports budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls across AP, AR, and payroll in a growth-focused environment.

The position offers significant bonus potential and a competitive compensation package, with collaboration across leadership to optimize inventory valuation and cost effectiveness across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Manufacturing industry experience highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead an accurate and timely monthly close process.
• Lead quarterly and annual close activities.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and monthly reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly reviews.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Monitor revenue, expenses, and overall financial performance.
• Present financial data to leadership and stakeholders.
• Set performance goals for accounting staff and coach them.
• Track product costs, labor, and overhead.
• Prepare standard cost reports and variance analyses.
• Identify opportunities for cost reductions and process improvements.
• Collaborate with operations to optimize inventory valuation and cost controls.

Skills

Leadership

Cost accounting

GAAP

Inventory management

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

About The Company And Opportunity

Join a long-standing, reputable manufacturing organization that’s been operating successfully for over 20 years. This is a key leadership role within a stable, family-oriented culture where collaboration, integrity, and growth are highly valued. The company offers a competitive compensation package, strong bonus potential, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the finance function.

About The Company And Opportunity

Join a long-standing, reputable manufacturing organization that’s been operating successfully for over 20 years. This is a key leadership role within a stable, family-oriented culture where collaboration, integrity, and growth are highly valued. The company offers a competitive compensation package, strong bonus potential, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the finance function.

Salary: $150,000–$170,000 + Bonus

Role Overview

The Controller will oversee all accounting operations and play a critical role in driving financial accuracy and supporting strategic initiatives. This position is responsible for ensuring timely month-end and year-end close processes, delivering reliable financial reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting efforts, and driving cost accounting initiatives. The role also oversees AP, AR, and payroll, while partnering closely with leadership to support ongoing growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and monthly reporting packages
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly financial reviews
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions
• Monitor revenue, expenses, and overall financial performance
• Gather, evaluate, and present financial data to leadership
• Set performance goals for accounting staff, provide coaching, and support professional development
• Tracking and analyzing product costs, labor, and overhead
• Preparing standard cost reports and variance analyses
• Identifying opportunities for cost reductions and process improvements
• Collaborating with operations to optimize inventory valuation and cost controls

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Manufacturing industry experience highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and GAAP

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