Growth-Driven Controller & Accounting Lead

ROARK; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ROARK in Anaheim seeks a Controller/Accounting Manager to build and strengthen its accounting function. You will own the month-end close, manage the general ledger, and partner with leadership to improve financial visibility and decision-making.

Join a growing food manufacturing business focused on creating stronger processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls while collaborating with operations, purchasing, and ownership from day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Progressive accounting experience with responsibility for general ledger, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Experience in manufacturing, food manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-intensive environments.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and general ledger coding.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar ERP/accounting software.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, lookup functions, IF formulas, and data analysis.
• Comfortable working in an onsite, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process and improve the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
• Manage the general ledger, account reconciliations, journal entries, and chart of accounts maintenance.
• Improve expense classification and ensure transactions are recorded accurately across departments.
• Build stronger accounting processes, documentation standards, and internal controls within QuickBooks Online.
• Develop cash flow reporting and forecasting to support operational and vendor payment decisions.
• Work cross-functionally with purchasing, operations, and warehouse teams to obtain missing documentation and improve accounting workflows.
• Help leadership create greater financial visibility through reporting, process improvements, and operational analysis.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Process improvement

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

ROARK in Anaheim seeks a Controller/Accounting Manager to build and strengthen its accounting function. You will own the month-end close, manage the general ledger, and partner with leadership to improve financial visibility and decision-making.

Join a growing food manufacturing business focused on creating stronger processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls while collaborating with operations, purchasing, and ownership from day one.