Financial Controller

Talent Elite Group; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Elite Group is seeking a Controller for their Food Manufacturing division based in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The ideal candidate will lead financial statement preparation, manage internal controls, and ensure compliance with all regulations.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, with a strong preference for food and beverage manufacturing experience. The role offers a competitive salary of $160k-$165k plus a 30% bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; advanced degree or certifications are preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounting and Finance.
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and prepare accurate, timely financial statements.
• Manage the general ledger, accounting policies, and internal controls.
• Oversee inventory accounting and direct accounts receivable and payable.
• Analyze product, customer, and commodity profitability.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and tax regulations.

Skills

Financial strategy management

Financial statements preparation

GAAP compliance

Cost control analysis

Proficiency with PowerBI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA)

Tools

Current financial software

Job description

Globally recognized Food Manufacturing company seeks Controller to join their growing brand.

Salary: 160k-165k with 30% Bonus potential

Location: Fully Onsite at Corporate office in Ranch Cucamonga

Reports to: CFO

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring consistent corporate financial strategy through a range of avenues such as managing and allocating accounts, financial statements, and tax data. The candidate will also be the point of contact for banks, auditors, and tax authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and prepare accurate, timely financial statements and variance analyses.
• Manage the general ledger, accounting policies, and internal controls.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including cycle counts, shrink/spoilage tracking, and FIFO costing.
• Direct accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, payroll, cash management, and collections.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reporting.
• Analyze product, customer, and commodity profitability to support pricing and purchasing decisions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, food safety, traceability, and PACA requirements (if applicable).
• Coordinate year-end financial reviews, tax preparation, and external CPA relationships.
• Partner with operations, procurement, logistics, and sales to improve cost controls and margins.
• Drive process improvements across financial systems, controls, and reporting.
• Provide financial leadership for capital investments and key operational projects.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA) are preferred
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing Experience (strongly preferred)
• Proficient with PowerBI
• Accounting AND Finance Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 5+ years experience in the area
• Proficiency with current financial software