Controller

Elevate Recruiting; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Recruiting partners with a well-established manufacturing and distribution organization to seek an experienced Controller to lead its accounting operations and financial reporting. The role emphasizes multi-entity consolidation, cost accounting, and strong leadership to drive accurate, compliant financial statements.

The incumbent will strengthen processes, implement scalable controls, and collaborate with executive leadership to optimize working capital, cash flow, and profitability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership or controllership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and multi-entity consolidations.
• Manufacturing, distribution, inventory/cost accounting experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead accounting teams and improve processes in a growth environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting technologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with timely, accurate reporting.
• Oversee consolidated financial statements across multiple entities per US GAAP.
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, and reporting activities.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax reporting, and external financial requests.
• Partner with finance and operations to optimize working capital and cash flow.
• Support cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and financial risk management.
• Ensure accurate AR, reserves, and related activities; oversee inventory and cost accounting.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Multi-entity consolidations

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytics

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established, privately held organization in the manufacturing and distribution industry seeking an experiencedController to lead its accounting operations and financial reporting functions.

The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of technical accounting expertise, multi-entity financial reporting, manufacturing/cost accounting, and leadership experience. This individual will play a critical role in strengthening accounting processes, improving financial visibility, and implementing scalable systems and controls to support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee consolidated financial statements across multiple entities in accordance with US GAAP.
• Manage general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting activities.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax reporting requirements, and external financial reporting requests.
• Partner with finance and operational leadership to optimize working capital and cash flow.
• Support cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and financial risk management.
• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of accounts receivable, reserves, and related activities.
• Oversee inventory accounting, cost accounting, and related financial controls.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, costing methodologies, and reserve calculations.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, inventory trends, and operational performance.
• Partner with operations and finance leadership to identify opportunities for cost savings, margin improvement, and increased profitability.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize ERP systems and related financial technologies.
• Develop scalable accounting processes and controls to support organizational growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, FP&A, operations, and other departments to support strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a key accounting and finance resource to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or controllership responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and multi-entity consolidations.
• Manufacturing, distribution, inventory accounting, or cost accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead accounting teams and improve processes within a growing organization.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting technologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Hands-on, proactive leadership style with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.