Controller

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Controller in Los Angeles to lead the accounting function and partner with leadership on financial strategy. You will own month- and year-end closes, oversee AP/AR/payroll, and drive budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.

Join a company with competitive compensation, health benefits, profit sharing, 401(k) match, and a strong culture. CPA preferred and ERP experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with relevant CPA preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the numbers. Lead the month-end and year-end close and deliver clear, accurate financials to the CFO and ownership.
• Lead a lean accounting team. Oversee AP, AR, and payroll while staying close to the details.
• Use the numbers to guide leadership decisions on pricing, investments, contracts, and growth.
• Own budgeting and forecasting; build annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, and margin analysis by product line and customer.
• Manage the annual audit and coordinate with outside CPA firm.
• Maintain internal controls, audit readiness, lender reporting, and debt covenant compliance.
• Partner with operations to understand drivers of margins and performance.
• Contribute financial perspective to day-to-day decisions and improve reporting and controls.

Skills

Strong Excel

Leadership of small team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Epicor

NetSuite

Sage

Dynamics

Job description

A bit about us

A well-established company is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead their accounting function and partner closely with leadership on the financial side of the business.

Why join us

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Generous Health Benefits
• Profit sharing on top of your bonus
• 401K Match
• Fantastic Company Culture

Job Details

Salary: $140,000 - $175,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Own the numbers. Lead the month-end and year-end close and deliver clear, accurate financials to the CFO and ownership.
• Lead a lean accounting team. Oversee AP, AR, and payroll while staying close enough to the details to jump in when needed.
• Be more than a close-and-report Controller. Use the numbers to help leadership make better decisions around pricing, investments, contracts, and growth.
• Own budgeting and forecasting. Build the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and cash flow projections and keep leadership ahead of what’s coming.
• Know where the money is going. Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, and margin analysis, with a focus on profitability by product line and customer.
• Be the face of the audit. Manage the annual audit and partner directly with the outside CPA firm to keep everything moving.
• Keep the business financially buttoned up. Oversee internal controls, audit readiness, lender reporting, and debt covenant compliance.
• Partner with the business, not just Finance. Work closely with operations and leadership to understand what’s driving margins, costs, and overall performance.
• Have a seat at the table. Bring the financial perspective to day-to-day decisions and help improve the processes, reporting, and controls behind a growing business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of experience
• Experience with an ERP such as Epicor, NetSuite, Sage, or Dynamics
• Strong Excel
• Comfortable being hands on while leading a small team

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.