Controller

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

On-site role in Ventura County

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting client in Ventura County seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting for a manufacturing environment.

This full-time on-site role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting (CPA preferred), 5+ years in accounting management, US GAAP expertise, ERP experience, and strong Excel skills.

Competitive base salary 140,000–160,000 USD with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; on-site position offering growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting management experience.
• Manufacturing industry background.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Expertise in month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Oversee month-end close and financial reporting.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Coordinate audits and internal controls.

Skills

Accounting management

US GAAP

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Month-end close

Budgeting & forecasting

Reconciliations

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We're partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (CPA preferred)
• 5+ years of accounting management experience
• Manufacturing industry background
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Expertise in month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and audit support

What's offered:

• $140,000 - $160,000 base salary
• Exceptional medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Full-time, on-site role in Ventura County area
• Opportunity to join a growing and innovative organization

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.