Hands-On Controller | Lead Accounting & NetSuite Expert

Management Recruiters of Lancaster; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Recruiters of Lancaster is supporting a Palm Desert area client seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the Accounting Department and collaborate closely with the CFO. This role requires strong leadership and a finance-heavy background to drive accurate reporting and robust controls.

The position focuses on financial reporting, accounting systems, payroll oversight, budgeting, and thorough financial analysis across the organization.

Qualifications

• Must be hands-on and experienced in leading an accounting department.
• Strong focus on financial reporting and internal controls.
• Experience managing AR/AP teams and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Accounting Department and partner with CFO.
• Oversee financial reporting, accounting systems, and department controls.
• Manage payroll oversight, budgeting and financial analysis across the organization.
• Direct AR/AP teams and NetSuite integration efforts.
• Coordinate month-end closing procedures and financial consolidation.

Skills

AR/AP management

Month-end close

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Payroll oversight

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Management Recruiters of Lancaster is supporting a Palm Desert area client seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the Accounting Department and collaborate closely with the CFO. This role requires strong leadership and a finance-heavy background to drive accurate reporting and robust controls.

The position focuses on financial reporting, accounting systems, payroll oversight, budgeting, and thorough financial analysis across the organization.