Controller

Gilder Search Group; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer contribution

Weekly pay

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting for multiple entities in a family-owned business setting in Stockton, CA. You will close books, mentor a 4–5 person team, and drive accurate financial reporting.

You will own month-end close, oversee intercompany activity, and look for opportunities to improve processes and controls across the department.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Controller with monthly close experience.
• Experience managing multiple entities and intercompany transactions.
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting staff.
• Experience in a privately held or family-owned business environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close process with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate financial statements across multiple entities.
• Mentor and manage a team of 4–5 accounting staff.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting.

Skills

Month end close

Team leadership

Intercompany accounting

General ledger

Accounts oversight

Education

CPA or CMA designation

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Job description

If you are a hands on Controller who takes pride in clean books, accurate financials and working with a closely held family run business (no corporate suit and ties here!), this could be your perfect fit.

Bring your Controller accounting experience to a family owned business with a 30 year history of success where you can lead and mentor an accounting team.

This is your opportunity if you enjoy being in the details and leading a team. You will close the books, work through journal entries and reconciliations, oversee accounting across multiple entities and lead the accounting team. If you want a long term home where you can roll up your sleeves, own the accounting function and take pride in doing the work well, this is your opportunity.

Controller – Your Job Duties

As Controller, you will lead the accounting operations for multiple entities and divisions while managing and coaching a team of 4 to 5 accounting support staff.

You will:

• Own the month end and year end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations and preparation of accurate financial statements
• Establish and maintain a consistent and efficient month end close process
• Manage accounting and financial reporting across multiple entities (including operating companies, property management entities and an international sales)
• Manage and reconcile intercompany accounting activity and transactions
• Review transactional accounting activity completed by accounts payable and accounts receivable staff, ensuring accuracy and appropriate follow through
• Work hands on within the general ledger and accounting records, researching discrepancies and completing accounting work when needed
• Provide timely and accurate financial statements and financial information to management including identifying areas for improvement with the financials / areas to improve business operations
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, financial reporting, controls and overall department efficiency

Controller – You Have (Required Skills, Experience & Team Fit)

You have:

• Prior experience working in a hands on Controller role with direct responsibility for closing the books at month end and preparing financial statements
• Prior experience owning month end close, including journal entries, reconciliations and month end close checklists
• Prior experience managing accounting across multiple entities and handling intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Prior experience leading, managing, coaching and developing accounting staff
• Desire/enjoyment for working with a privately held, family owned or closely held business environment – you enjoy working with a close team in a more casual environment
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Hands on approach – you like rolling up your sleeves in addition to being the leader
• Strong organization and follow through – you are very organized in how you structure your day to accomplish your goals and keep track of many moving parts

You might have:

• Prior accounting experience in manufacturing, recycling, scrap
• Prior experience using QuickBooks Desktop
• CPA or CMA designation
  

Controller – Benefits for You

Your compensation will be $160,000 to $190,000 + , and eligible for performance based bonus. You will be paid weekly, receive a full suite of medical, dental and vision insurance options and a 401k plan with employer contribution.