Controller (Manufacturing)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

20% bonus potential

Three weeks vacation

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Job summary

Jobot is partnered with an Irvine, CA-based manufacturing leader seeking a Controller to oversee US and Mexico accounting. The role reports to the CFO and requires onsite presence in Irvine with occasional travel to Mexico to coordinate with the plant team.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in accounting, strong GAAP and cost accounting knowledge, and experience in a private equity-backed manufacturing environment. NetSuite and Spanish skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and cost accounting expertise.
• Private equity backed environment experience preferred.
• Manufacturing company experience preferred.
• Multi-country reporting experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP accounting systems.
• CPA is a strong plus; NetSuite and Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger entries and financial statements for US and Mexico.
• Conduct cash flow analyses and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee inventory accuracy and full-cycle counts with the Mexico team.
• Lead tax returns and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and lead US/Mexico accounting teams; implement internal controls.
• Oversee AP/AR, payroll, and benefit processing.
• Support audits and liaise on insurance renewals.
• Administer NetSuite configurations for accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Multi-country experience

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

MS Office

Job description

Controller (Manufacturing)

$180000 - $200000 per year | Irvine, CA | On-site | Permanent

180K-200K + 20% + Equity

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

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 complianceAct 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

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