Controller-Consumer Products

Intex Recreation Corp.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Intex Recreation Corp. in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a controller with 8–12 years of experience to lead Strategic Finance & Business Support.

The role requires leading forecasting, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring GAAP compliance and tax planning, and overseeing audits and internal controls. The ideal candidate will partner with the President and leadership team, manage financial systems, and collaborate with HR on compensation and benefits in a fast-paced consumer goods environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 8–12 years minimum experience as a Controller.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Background in consumer goods, wholesale, or distribution is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and ability to partner with IT for systems improvements.
• Willingness to travel within the United States and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Act as a financial partner to the President and leadership team, contributing to long-term planning and decision-making.
• Lead forecasting and budgeting processes, including variance analysis and planning updates.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reports (P&L by company, cash flow, forecast vs. budget).
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and tax obligations, oversee tax returns.
• Oversee monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and audits.
• Develop internal controls and oversee core financial systems and reporting infrastructure.
• Collaborate with HR on compensation, benefits, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Intex Recreation Corp. Long Beach, California, United States (On-site)

Intex Recreation Corp. (IRC) is the exclusive sales associate and distributor of INTEX branded products in the United States and Canada. IRC warehouses and distributes Air Mattresses, Above Ground Pools, Inflatable Pool Floats, Pool Accessories, Inflatable Boats and Kayaks to multiple classes of retail. IRC’s customer base numbers in the thousands. A fully staffed Consumer Service Call Center with agents in Long Beach, the Philippines and China handle consumer direct sales. Annual sales volume is significant, as well as seasonal in nature, necessitating extensive forecasting, tight controls, and detailed execution.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the consumer product sales and distribution industry, be highly analytical, and capable of leading an accounting team in a fast-paced, product-centric environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following.

Strategic Finance & Business Support

• Act as a financial partner to the President and leadership team, contributing to long-term operational planning and business decision-making.
• Assess financial performance across key metrics and provide actionable insights aligned with business goals
• Lead financial forecasting and budgeting processes, including variance forecast analysis and planning updates.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reports including profit & loss by company, cashflow statements, and forecast vs. budget reports.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal tax obligations oversee the preparation and timely filing of all tax returns.
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal reporting standards.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Serve as the key contact for external audits and oversee audit preparation and coordination.

Operational Oversight & Internal Control

• Develop and enforce internal controls, policies and procedures to support operational efficiency and financial integrity.
• Evaluate department workflows and identify opportunities to automate or streamline processes
• Oversee the integrity of core financial systems, ensuring accurate data flow and reporting infrastructure, and controls across all accounting platforms.
• Work closely with HR to ensure regulatory compliance, and effective oversight of employee compensation and benefits.

Treasury, Cash Management & Credit

• Coordinate cashflow planning and analysis to ensure ongoing funding for operational requirements, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee banking relationships and the management of credit facilities.
• Review and authorize high-value disbursements, including large payables, wire transfers, and ACH transactions.
• Manage AR oversight, including customer credit line decisions and credit risk evaluations.
• Supervise and develop the finance team, credit team and accounting.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 8-12 years minimum experience as a Controller.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Background in consumer goods, wholesale, or distribution industries strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and federal and state tax planning.
• Experience working with external auditors and managing audit processes.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and ability to partner with IT for systems improvements or upgrades.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the United States and internationally to support business operations.
• Ability to thrive in a hands-on, fast-moving, team-oriented environment.