Controller

DisruptiX Talent Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

DisruptiX Talent Solutions is partnering with an established organization in the retail and consumer products industry to identify an experienced Controller. This is a hands-on leadership role balancing daily accounting operations with building a strong team and improving processes.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in operational accounting, financial reporting, inventory-related business, and 8+ years in progressive accounting roles with leadership responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required (active or inactive).
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with prior management or Controller-level responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, general ledger and month-end close.
• Experience managing accounting personnel and overseeing day-to-day accounting operations.
• Background in retail, consumer products, distribution, manufacturing or another inventory-intensive industry.
• Working knowledge of inventory accounting, COGS, and related financial reporting.
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-location accounting preferred.
• Exposure to treasury, banking relationships, debt covenants or lender reporting desirable.
• Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP systems preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Lead and develop the accounting team while ensuring accuracy and timely deliverables.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and support internal controls, audits and financial reporting requirements.
• Oversee inventory accounting, cost of goods sold and related financial activities.
• Manage cash flow reporting, banking activities and lender reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems and reporting efficiencies.
• Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to support business operations and growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Inventory accounting

Multi-entity accounting

Treasury & lender reporting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA (active or inactive)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

DisruptiX Talent Solutions is partnering with an established and growing organization in the retail and consumer products industry to identify an experienced Controller.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys managing day-to-day operations, developing teams and improving financial processes. The position offers direct exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to contribute to an organization experiencing continued growth and operational expansion.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in operational accounting, financial reporting and inventory-related businesses along with the ability to balance hands-on responsibilities with team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Lead and develop the accounting team while ensuring accuracy and timely completion of deliverables.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and support internal controls, audits and financial reporting requirements.
• Oversee inventory accounting, cost of goods sold and related financial activities.
• Manage cash flow reporting, banking activities and lender reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems and reporting efficiencies.
• Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to support business operations and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required (active or inactive).
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with prior management or Controller-level responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, general ledger and month-end close.
• Experience managing accounting personnel and overseeing day-to-day accounting operations.
• Background in retail, consumer products, distribution, manufacturing or another inventory-intensive industry.
• Working knowledge of inventory accounting, COGS, and related financial reporting.
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-location accounting preferred.
• Exposure to treasury, banking relationships, debt covenants or lender reporting desirable.
• Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP systems preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

• Growing, private equity-backed organization with continued expansion plans.
• Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership.
• Opportunity to lead an established team and improve accounting processes.
• Broad operational responsibilities with meaningful influence on the business.
• Hybrid schedule: Tuesday–Thursday onsite, Monday and Friday remote.

Location: Commerce, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $140,000–$160,000 annually