Growth‑Oriented Controller: Financial Strategy & Ops Lead

Premier Financial Search; California (MO); On-site; USD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Financial Search is seeking a Controller for our client, an established, privately held company in Ventura County. The role focuses on leading day-to-day accounting, strengthening processes and reporting to support growth.

The compensation is $220,000–$240,000 plus bonus, with a hands-on leadership approach across all financial activities and collaboration with senior leadership to drive strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• CPA license with public accounting background preferred.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory, or project costing.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting capabilities.
• Ability to identify trends and provide actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and finance functions with a hands-on approach.
• Manage general ledger, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and management reporting.
• Strengthen financial reporting and provide meaningful analysis to leadership.
• Oversee and improve cost accounting and job costing processes.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and related financial analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership

Cost accounting

Education

CPA license

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Premier Financial Search is seeking a Controller for our client, an established, privately held company in Ventura County. The role focuses on leading day-to-day accounting, strengthening processes and reporting to support growth.

The compensation is $220,000–$240,000 plus bonus, with a hands-on leadership approach across all financial activities and collaboration with senior leadership to drive strategic decisions.