Senior Controller & Finance Leader — Growth + 401K Match

Strategic Employment Partners (SEP); Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401K with match

Job summary

Strategic Employment Partners (SEP) is assisting a Central Coast California company in hiring a Controller who will bridge accounting leadership and business partnership. You will work directly with the CFO to maintain accurate financial operations and serve as a resource to operations leadership across the organization.

The role emphasizes leading the accounting function, strengthening controls, and driving efficient close, reporting, and budgeting processes to support growth and strategic

Qualifications

• 8+ years in accounting/finance with 3+ years leading an accounting function.
• Solid foundation in month-end close, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting and audits.
• Experience maintaining internal controls and coordinating annual audits.
• Advanced Excel and hands-on ERP experience to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting function and collaborate with the CFO.
• Partner with operations leadership to drive accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain internal controls and support audits and tax compliance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Accounting & finance

Month-end close

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Audit readiness

Excel proficiency

ERP experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Strategic Employment Partners (SEP) is assisting a Central Coast California company in hiring a Controller who will bridge accounting leadership and business partnership. You will work directly with the CFO to maintain accurate financial operations and serve as a resource to operations leadership across the organization.

The role emphasizes leading the accounting function, strengthening controls, and driving efficient close, reporting, and budgeting processes to support growth and strategic