Controller

Confidential; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Los Angeles, CA seeks a hands-on Controller to lead day-to-day accounting, plus serve as a key financial partner to leadership. The role blends technical accounting with operational leadership across product lines and manufacturing facilities.

You will own the close, manage inventory accounting, and partner with Operations, Engineering, Sales, and FP&A to drive margin improvement and scalable controls in a growing environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or regional).
• Background in technology-enabled manufacturing or inventory-heavy businesses preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and manufacturing/inventory accounting; ownership of month-end close.
• ERP experience required; NetSuite strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills in data-heavy environments.
• CPA preferred but not required; hands-on, detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own the full monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial statements and accurate ledger.
• Oversee inventory accounting across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Lead journal entries, accruals, revenue recognition, and reserves.
• Partner with FP&A and leadership to explain variances and trends.
• Oversee AP, AR, and cash disbursements; manage controls.
• Own system, processes, and internal controls; coordinate with auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Operational leadership

Cross-functional partnership

Advanced Excel

ERP systems experience

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

A fast-growing technology and manufacturing company is seeking a Controller to lead the day-to-day accounting function and serve as a key financial partner to leadership. This role is ideal for a strong Controller who has owned the close, understands manufacturing and inventory-driven accounting, and is ready to take the next step in their career.

The Controller will be responsible for building structure, tightening processes, and ensuring financial accuracy as the business grows in complexity across product lines, production facilities, and entities. This is a hands-on role that blends technical accounting, operational leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Close

• Own the full monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Maintain and improve the general ledger, chart of accounts, and account reconciliations
• Oversee journal entries, accruals, revenue recognition, and reserves
• Partner with FP&A and leadership to explain variances and trends
• Own inventory accounting across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Oversee standard costing, job/production costing, and COGS analysis
• Partner with operations and manufacturing on inventory controls, cycle counts, and physical inventories
• Monitor inventory reserves, obsolescence, and scrap/yield variances
• Support margin analysis and cost optimization initiatives across product lines

AP, AR & Cash Management

• Oversee AP, AR, and cash disbursements
• Ensure strong controls around bill pay, vendor management, and collections
• Monitor cash flow and support short-term liquidity forecasting
• Improve processes and controls as transaction volume and production scale increase

Systems, Process & Controls

• Own and optimize the accounting system and related tools (NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar ERP)
• Build scalable accounting processes and internal controls suitable for a growing manufacturing operation
• Improve documentation, workflows, and close timelines
• Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and consultants
• Support audit and tax compliance processes

Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff (or outsourced partners)
• Act as a trusted partner to Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Sales, and FP&A
• Translate accounting concepts into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to problem solving

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm)
• Background in technology-enabled manufacturing, hardware, industrials, or other inventory-heavy businesses strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and manufacturing/inventory accountingExperience owning month-end close and preparing financial statements
• ERP experience required (NetSuite strongly preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills; comfort in data-heavy environments
• CPA preferred but not required
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast‑paced, evolving business

What This Role Offers

• Opportunity to step into a true ownership role and grow with the business
• High visibility with leadership and meaningful impact on operations
• Ability to build structure and scale systems the right way
• A collaborative, execution‑oriented environment