Controller

Conexus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Conexus is seeking a strategic Controller to oversee the full controllership function and lead a transformation of the company's financial infrastructure, processes, and systems.

The role includes designing a future-state accounting organization with on-shore and off-shore resources to drive efficiency, scalability, and controls across a complex, multi-entity global business.

Qualifications

• CPA preferred, active or inactive.
• Controller-level experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ERP experience required.
• Experience in PE-backed or public company environments.
• Proven leader of large, multi-functional accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full controllership function and lead financial transformation.
• Design future-state accounting organization with on-shore and off-shore resources.
• Drive efficiency, scalability, and controls across a multi-entity global business.

Skills

Controller experience manufacturing

ERP systems experience

Leadership of accounting teams

Financial transformation

Education

CPA (active or inactive)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is a well-established, PE-backed manufacturer. This is a strategic hire; a builder's role with a mandate to modernize the company's financial operations and position the organization for its next phase of growth.

The Opportunity

The Controller will serve as a key partner to senior finance leadership, overseeing the full controllership function while leading a comprehensive transformation of the company's financial infrastructure, processes, and systems. This includes designing and building out a future-state accounting organization — with both on-shore and off-shore resources — to drive efficiency, scalability, and controls across a complex, multi-entity global business.

What They're Looking For

• CPA preferred (active or inactive); Big 4/national public accounting firm foundation
• Controller-level experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong ERP experience required
• Experience in a PE-backed or public company environment
• Proven leader of large, multi-functional accounting teams