Controller

Pacific Staffing; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Staffing is seeking an experienced Controller for a Sacramento-based professional services organization. The role oversees multi-entity accounting, staff leadership, month-end and year-end closes, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate has CPA, 5+ years of accounting progression, 4+ years of supervisory experience, and strong GAAP knowledge. Hybrid work in Sacramento with opportunity for process improvement and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience, including payroll.
• 4+ years supervisory or management experience.
• Active CPA required.
• CMA or MBA preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and financial reporting knowledge.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations and direct the accounting team.
• Oversee general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Manage month-end and year-end close across all departments.
• Direct AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and ad hoc reports.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Coordinate annual audits and prepare workpapers.
• Identify opportunities to improve procedures, workflows, and systems.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Provide guidance to internal departments on accounting matters.
• Manage and develop staff, including performance management and training.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Forecasting

Payroll

Financial reporting

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-entity management

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA certification

CMA

MBA

Tools

ERP accounting systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Pacific Staffing is recruiting an experienced Controller to join a well established Sacramento based professional services organization with a strong commitment to financial integrity, operational excellence, and collaborative leadership. This role is ideal for a seasoned accounting professional who excels in managing multi entity financial operations, leading high performing teams, and driving continuous improvement across accounting and finance functions. Our client offers exceptional benefits and a collaborative environment where you can make a meaningful impact while growing your professional skills.

The Controller serves as a key member of the management team, overseeing all accounting operations across multiple entities. This role leads the accounting staff, manages month end and year end close, directs financial reporting, and ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The position also oversees AP, AR, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and annual audits.

• Hybrid - located in Sacramento
• Salary: up to $160,000 (DOE)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations and provide direction to the accounting team.
• Oversee general ledger integrity, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Manage month end and year end close processes across all departments.
• Direct AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management activities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and ad hoc reports.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Coordinate annual audits and prepare supporting workpapers.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, workflows, and systems.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Provide guidance to internal departments on accounting related matters.
• Manage and develop staff, including performance management and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including payroll.
• 4+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Active CPA required.
• CMA or MBA preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.