Manufacturing Controller & Finance Leader

Confidential; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Los Angeles, CA seeks a hands-on Controller to lead day-to-day accounting, plus serve as a key financial partner to leadership. The role blends technical accounting with operational leadership across product lines and manufacturing facilities.

You will own the close, manage inventory accounting, and partner with Operations, Engineering, Sales, and FP&A to drive margin improvement and scalable controls in a growing environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or regional).
• Background in technology-enabled manufacturing or inventory-heavy businesses preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and manufacturing/inventory accounting; ownership of month-end close.
• ERP experience required; NetSuite strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills in data-heavy environments.
• CPA preferred but not required; hands-on, detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own the full monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial statements and accurate ledger.
• Oversee inventory accounting across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Lead journal entries, accruals, revenue recognition, and reserves.
• Partner with FP&A and leadership to explain variances and trends.
• Oversee AP, AR, and cash disbursements; manage controls.
• Own system, processes, and internal controls; coordinate with auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Operational leadership

Cross-functional partnership

Advanced Excel

ERP systems experience

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Confidential in Los Angeles, CA seeks a hands-on Controller to lead day-to-day accounting, plus serve as a key financial partner to leadership. The role blends technical accounting with operational leadership across product lines and manufacturing facilities.

You will own the close, manage inventory accounting, and partner with Operations, Engineering, Sales, and FP&A to drive margin improvement and scalable controls in a growing environment.