Strategic Controller: Financial Close, Controls & Growth

Talent-Connect-Now; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Connect Executive Search & HR Solutions is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Controller in the San Diego area. This is a key financial leadership role overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and compliance, partnering with executive leadership to support growth.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on accounting expertise with strategic business partnership, holds a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience with leadership.
• Experience in Controller/Assistant Controller or senior accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and financial analysis.
• Experience working with executive leadership.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and related functions.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure GAAP and internal controls compliance.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting with executive leadership.
• Monitor financial performance and perform budget-to-actual analyses.
• Develop financial reporting, KPIs, and analyses for strategic decisions.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital.
• Coordinate external audits, tax preparation, and relationships with financial institutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and scalability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

CPA or CMA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Talent Connect Executive Search & HR Solutions is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Controller in the San Diego area. This is a key financial leadership role overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and compliance, partnering with executive leadership to support growth.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on accounting expertise with strategic business partnership, holds a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of