Controller

Selby Jennings; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Controller to oversee accounting operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide strategic financial insights.

You will manage AR/AP, G/L, budgeting, and forecasts, collaborating with supply chain, sales, and marketing, and reporting ROI to ownership. This role offers direct exposure to ownership and senior leadership, driving the financial health of a well-established function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations (AR, AP, GL, HR, payroll).
• Prepare financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and reports to senior leaders.
• Collaborate with supply chain, sales, and marketing to manage budgets and strategies.
• Translate financial results into ROI and performance metrics for ownership.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and coordinate with auditors and tax advisors.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting/finance

Tools

CPA (preferred)

Job description

Salary: USD150000 - USD180000 per year

Controller

Job Type: Onsite

Salary: $150-180k base + bonus

Client/Job Summary:

An international manufacturer is seeking a Controller to manage their financial operations. This individual will play a key role in overseeing accounting functions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and provide strategic financial insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including AR, AP, general ledger, HR, and payroll.
• Prepare financial statements, forecasts, and budgets, and report financial performance to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including supply chain, sales, and marketing, and contribute to strategies and manage budgets.
• Manage financial reports and translate results into ROI and performance metrics to ownership.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, auditors, and tax advisors for audits and tax filings.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision‑making and long‑term planning.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in accounting, finance, or related field. CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, or related industry.
• Understanding of inventory management, invoices, and finished goods.
• Experience working cross-functionally with internal teams and managing budgets.
• Experience relaying financial analyses to ownership.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This is more than a traditional bookkeeping role. You'll work directly with company ownership and senior leadership, take full ownership of accounting processes, and play a key role in driving the financial health of the business. You'll inherit a well-established, self‑sustaining function while having the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.