Controller

Management Recruiters of Lancaster; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Recruiters of Lancaster is supporting a Palm Desert area client seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the Accounting Department and collaborate closely with the CFO. This role requires strong leadership and a finance-heavy background to drive accurate reporting and robust controls.

The position focuses on financial reporting, accounting systems, payroll oversight, budgeting, and thorough financial analysis across the organization.

Qualifications

• Must be hands-on and experienced in leading an accounting department.
• Strong focus on financial reporting and internal controls.
• Experience managing AR/AP teams and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Accounting Department and partner with CFO.
• Oversee financial reporting, accounting systems, and department controls.
• Manage payroll oversight, budgeting and financial analysis across the organization.
• Direct AR/AP teams and NetSuite integration efforts.
• Coordinate month-end closing procedures and financial consolidation.

Skills

AR/AP management

Month-end close

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Payroll oversight

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Our client located in the Palm Desert area is a family-owned and operated company. As a brand and company, they are constantly growing and changing. They have been very successful and are continuing to grow in many areas.

Their site in the Palm Desert area is in need of a Controller. This position will have 2 direct reports and report to the CFO.

Looking for a hands-on, experienced Controller to lead the Accounting Department and partner closely with the CFO. This role manages financial reporting, accounting systems, department controls, payroll oversight, budgeting, and financial analysis across the organization.

We really need someone who is finance heavy and able to specifically manage AR/AP employees, month end closing procedures, and the NetSuite software integration as these represent the areas, we need the support of a seasoned controller.