Controller - Manufacturing

Ledgent; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Ledgent partner company near Downtown Los Angeles seeks a part-time Controller to manage accounting and finance functions, supervise a small team, and work closely with the President and Consultant/CFO.

Responsibilities include policy development, process automation, budgeting, GL closings, cash flow, and coordination of A/P/A/R and payroll. Manufacturing/food processing experience is required; leadership and hands-on capability are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• MBA or CPA ideal, but not required.
• Must have manufacturing or food processing industry experience (costing, inventory, reporting).
• Proven leadership ability and management experience.
• Experience enhancing accounting policies and implementing process automation.
• Strong ERP systems and MS Office skills.
• Must be hands-on and willing to work closely with staff.
• Solid career track.
• Ability to work with various personnel in a family atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and finance functions for the business.
• Drive policy development and process automation.
• Manage fiscal budgeting and general ledger closings.
• Prepare financial statements, journal entries, and activity analysis.
• Coordinate A/P, A/R, and payroll activities.
• Collaborate with external audit teams and business partners.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Leadership experience

Process automation

Manufacturing experience

ERP systems

MS Office

Hands-on role

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

MBA or CPA (ideal)

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Well-established manufacturing company near Downtown Los Angeles is looking for a Controller. While working closely with the President, the part-time Consultant/CFO, and managing a small team, the Controller will handle accounting and finance functions for the business. The Controller will ensure efficient accounting policies and procedures, drive process automation, and monitor staff production. The Controller will manage the fiscal budget, handle general ledger management, monthly/quarterly/annual closings, conduct bank and account reconciliation, prepare financial statements and journal entries, analyze accruals, as well as prepare cash flow and cyclical variance reports. The Controller will also oversee A/P, A/R, and payroll, produce financial reporting documents, help lead strategic analysis, and collaborate with external audit teams and business partners.

• Qualified candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• MBA or CPA is ideal, but not required.
• Must have manufacturing or food processing industry experience (costing, inventory, reporting, etc.).
• Proven leadership ability and management experience are also required.
• Background of enhancing accounting policies and procedures and implementing process automation is essential.
• Strong ERP systems and MS Office skills are important.
• Must be interested and willing to be in a hands-on capacity.
• Solid career track.
• Must have the ability to work with various personnel and thrive in a family atmosphere.
• $130 - 150k.
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.