Corporate Controller

Confidential Company; California; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company, a high-growth manufacturing leader, seeks a Corporate Controller to transform its financial operations into a data-driven, strategic engine. You will own the entire corporate accounting function, from month-end close to strategic reporting, partnering with executives and FP&A to align day-to-day activities with long-term vision.

You will lead a high-performing team, drive capital and working capital optimization, and own internal controls in a scaling environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA certification required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, with至少 3 years in public accounting or a rigorous corporate environment.
• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain or inventory-heavy settings; deep standard costing is a plus.
• Advanced ERP fluency and elite Excel modeling capabilities.
• Proven track record leading high-performing teams and shaping corporate strategy; willing to dive into tactical accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Drive the close: manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close with accuracy.
• Modernize systems: upgrade ERP modules and finance tech stack for scale.
• Capital & compliance: establish GAAP controls and optimize cash flow for CapEx and working capital.
• Audit ownership: be the primary contact for external auditors and manage the annual audit.
• Financial oversight: manage inventory accounting and overall financial reporting accuracy.
• Performance analysis: deliver profitability and margin insights across segments to inform pricing and strategy.
• Operational efficiency: monitor metrics to optimize resources and operations.
• FP&A integration: translate data into insights for rolling forecasts and long-range planning.

Skills

Financial leadership

ERP systems

Excel modeling

GAAP controls

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

MBA (plus)

Job description

We are a high-growth manufacturing powerhouse undergoing rapid market expansion. If you are a financial strategist who enjoys building world-class financial infrastructure from the ground up, this is your opportunity. We operate with an entrepreneurial mindset, meaning your leadership will directly shape our corporate strategy, scaling capabilities, and bottom-line profitability.

The Role

As Corporate Controller, you will transform our financial operations into a data-driven, strategic engine. You will own the entire corporate accounting function—from mastering month-end close to driving sophisticated operational reporting models. Partnering closely with executive leadership and FP&A, you will bridge the gap between day-to-day transactions and long-term corporate vision.

What You'll Do

• Drive the Close: Mastermind and accelerate the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to guarantee flawless accuracy.
• Modernize Systems: Evaluate and upgrade our ERP modules and financial tech stack to support rapid business scaling.
• Capital & Compliance: Safeguard assets by establishing airtight GAAP internal controls while optimizing cash flow for CapEx and working capital.
• Audit Ownership: Serve as the ultimate point of contact for external auditors, steering the annual audit from start to finish.
• Financial Oversight: Manage general inventory accounting and overall financial reporting accuracy across our operations.
• Performance Analysis: Deliver granular profitability and margin analysis across business segments to influence pricing and corporate strategy.
• Operational Efficiency: Monitor business performance metrics and variations to help optimize resource allocation and operational efficiency.
• FP&A Integration: Translate complex transactional data into high-level, actionable insights that fuel rolling forecasts and long-range planning.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with an active CPA. An MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership, including at least 3 years in public accounting or a highly rigorous corporate environment.
• Experience working within manufacturing, supply chain, or inventory-heavy environments (deep standard costing expertise is a plus, but a strong foundational understanding is acceptable).
• Advanced ERP fluency and elite Excel financial modeling capabilities.
• A proven history of managing a high-performing team and driving corporate strategy, paired with the willingness to dive deep into tactical accounting tasks.