Growth-Minded Controller, Food Manufacturing

Australia-Employment; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership in accounting function

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Controller in Costa Mesa, CA to lead and build the accounting function for a growing food manufacturing business. You will manage day-to-day accounting while partnering with leadership on planning, cash flow, profitability, and strategic decisions.

The role requires 7+ years in accounting/finance at the Controller level, with ERP experience and a hands-on mentality. Expect a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with significant exposure to executives and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, at Controller/Accounting Manager level.
• Experience in food manufacturing/CPG or inventory-intensive environment preferred.
• ERP/accounting systems experience with NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks or Dynamics.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into insights.
• Comfortable in a startup or high-growth setting with process-building needs.
• Hands-on leader who can scale the accounting function.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end and year-end close with timely, accurate reporting.
• Oversee GL, AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, and cash management.
• Prepare monthly financial statements: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow.
• Develop KPIs for leadership: revenue, gross margin, inventory, profitability.
• Lead cost and inventory accounting for manufacturing operations.
• Partner with operations to improve cost controls and efficiency.
• Manage policies, controls, and financial processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow planning.
• Analyze profitability by product/customer and advise leadership.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, bankers, and other professionals.
• Ensure compliance with accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate ERP improvements and build the accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on mentality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Controller in Costa Mesa, CA to lead and build the accounting function for a growing food manufacturing business. You will manage day-to-day accounting while partnering with leadership on planning, cash flow, profitability, and strategic decisions.

The role requires 7+ years in accounting/finance at the Controller level, with ERP experience and a hands-on mentality. Expect a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with significant exposure to executives and cross-functional