Controller (Manufacturing)

Leoforce; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation in incentive pool

Bonus potential (20%)

3 weeks vacation from day one

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match with no vesting period

Job summary

Leoforce located in Irvine, CA, seeks a Controller (Manufacturing) to own US and Mexico accounting operations and financial reporting. The role reports directly to the CFO and is based onsite in Irvine with occasional travel to the Mexico manufacturing plant.

You will lead US/Mexico teams, manage tax filings, audits, and financial policies, and drive cross‑country compliance. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in accounting, GAAP expertise, and manufacturing experience; CPA is a plus and Spanish

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive general and accounting experience.
• GAAP knowledge and cost accounting principles.
• Private equity backed environment experience is preferred.
• Manufacturing company experience is preferred.
• Multi-country (US and Mexico) experience is preferred.
• CPA is a plus; Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage general ledger entries and financial statements.
• Conduct cash flow analyses and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory, including Mexico cross-team counts.
• Manage tax return filings and compliance.
• Lead US and Mexico accounting teams and cross-training.
• Oversee AP/AR, payroll, and benefits tracking.
• Support audits and liaise on liability and workers’ compensation insurance renewals.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Configure NetSuite for accuracy and effectiveness.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

MS Office

ERP accounting systems

Job description

Controller (Manufacturing)

Irvine, CA, US

6935008

Job Description

Experience: Director

Salary: $180,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Details

Reporting directly to the CFO and based onsite at the Irvine, CA office, the Controller will own accounting operations and financial reporting across the US and Mexico, with routine travel (a few days at a time) to the company's manufacturing plant in Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage general ledger entries and financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Conduct 13- and 52-week cash flow analyses and prepare bank reconciliations to guide decision-making
• Ensure accuracy of physical inventory, including full-cycle inventory counts with the Mexico team
• Oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns and ensure compliance with all applicable tax regulations
• Lead and develop the US and Mexico accounting teams, implementing systems of checks and balances and cross-training across the department
• Actively lead AP and AR processes, and manage weekly and semi-monthly payroll including commissions, allowances, tax filings, and benefits tracking
• Support third-party audits and serve as the primary liaison for liability and workers’ compensation insurance renewals
• Develop and implement financial policies and accounting procedures that strengthen internal efficiency and compliance
• Act as department administrator of NetSuite, configuring the system to maximize accuracy and effectiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 7 or more years of progressive general and accounting experience
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and GAAP
• Experience in a private equity backed environment
• Experience in a manufacturing company
• Experience working in a multi-country environment
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP accounting systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong analytical ability, and attention to detail
• CPA is a strong plus, as is a public accounting foundation
• NetSuite and Spanish language skills are a plus

A bit about us:

Our client is a long-established consumer products manufacturer approaching its second half-century in business, with headquarters in Irvine, CA and manufacturing operations in Mexico. Backed by private equity since 2022, the company is executing an ambitious turnaround and growth plan that includes new brand partnerships and a targeted sale of the business within the next few years. They are hiring a Controller to serve as the senior accounting leader across their North American operations.

Why join us?

• Director-level seat owning all accounting across US and Mexico operations, leading a team of roughly ten across both countries
• Named succession path to VP of Finance & Accounting or CFO
• Equity participation in the company's incentive pool, paid out at the planned sale of the business, on top of a 20 percent bonus potential
• High visibility with the CFO, executive team, and private equity sponsor during a defining chapter for the business
• Base salary of $185,000 to $200,000, three weeks of vacation accruing from day one, full medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) match with no vesting period