Plant Controller

LHH; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH seeks a hands-on Controller to own accounting, reporting, and FP&A for a growing business unit in California. You will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closes and partner with business leaders to drive informed decisions.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, strong SOX experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while scaling financial operations across global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA certification advantageous.
• Public company experience with SOX familiarity.
• Hands-on, independent worker with strong communication and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Lead controllership activities including monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• Prepare management reports, analyses, forecasts, and budgets.
• Partner with business leaders to support financial decision-making.
• Monitor performance and provide insights vs. forecasts and budgets.
• Support SOX controls and internal controls compliance.
• Provide guidance and leadership to accounting staff.
• Drive process improvements and scale financial operations.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Controllership background

Financial close & reporting

SOX controls

Independent work style

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Controller to take ownership of accounting, reporting, and financial planning activities for a growing business unit. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting expertise with a business-oriented mindset, enjoys working independently, and is eager to become a trusted business partner supporting operational and financial decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead all controllership activities, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare management reports, financial analyses, forecasts, and budgets.
• Partner closely with business leaders and support financial decision-making across the organization.
• Monitor financial performance and provide insights on actual results versus forecasts and budgets.
• Support compliance with public company requirements, internal controls, and SOX-related processes.
• Collaborate with accounting staff and provide professional guidance and leadership.
• Drive process improvements and help scale financial operations in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Work closely with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification. Advantage.

Required Skills

• Strong accounting and controllership background. Must.
• Experience managing financial close and reporting processes. Must.
• Experience in a public company environment and familiarity with SOX controls. Must.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate in a hands‑on environment.
• Strong communication and business partnering skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience building forecasts, budgets, or financial analyses. Advantage.
• Experience using SAP. Advantage.

Pay range and compensation package

Salary Range: 150K-175K

Equal Opportunity Statement

Not specified.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers