Growth-Focused Controller

TALENT CONNECT EXECUTIVE SEARCH & HR SOLUTIONS; San Diego (CA); Vor Ort; USD 130.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Talent Connect Executive Search & HR Solutions is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Controller in the San Diego area. This leadership role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and compliance.

The ideal candidate combines technical accounting expertise with hands-on business partnership, leads a growing finance team, partners with executives, and builds scalable processes to support sustainable growth.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or equivalent senior role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, GL accounting, and internal controls.
• Experience with month-end/year-end close, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and analysis.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel; experience reporting to executives.
• CPA or CMA designation (preferred).

Aufgaben

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, and cash management.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Develop internal controls and accounting policies.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting with executive leadership.
• Coordinate external audits, tax prep, and banking relationships.
• Mentor and develop the accounting team; partner with cross-functional teams.

Kenntnisse

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA designation (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Talent Connect Executive Search & HR Solutions is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Controller in the San Diego area. This leadership role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and compliance.

The ideal candidate combines technical accounting expertise with hands-on business partnership, leads a growing finance team, partners with executives, and builds scalable processes to support sustainable growth.