Strategic Controller for Growth & Insights (Onsite LA)

Selby Jennings; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Controller to manage financial operations with ownership and cross-functional teams. You will oversee AR/AP, GL, payroll, and financial reporting, while providing strategic insights to drive profitability.

Candidate should have a CPA (preferred) and 5+ years in CPG/manufacturing, with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. This onsite role offers a path to influence financial health at a growing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in accounting, finance, or related field. CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, or related industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Previously having worked closely with a CEO/owner is preferred.
• Understanding of inventory management, invoices, and finished goods.
• Experience working cross-functionally with internal teams and managing budgets.
• Experience relaying financial analyses to ownership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including AR, AP, general ledger, HR, and payroll.
• Prepare financial statements, forecasts, and budgets, and report financial performance to the owner and additional senior leaders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including supply chain, sales, and marketing, and contribute to strategies and manage budgets.
• Manage financial reports and translate results into ROI and performance metrics to ownership.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, auditors, and tax advisors for audits and tax filings.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making and long-term planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

CEO liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Job description

An international manufacturer is seeking a Controller to manage their financial operations. This individual will play a key role in overseeing accounting functions, working directly with the owner and cross-functionally with teams across the business, and providing strategic financial insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including AR, AP, general ledger, HR, and payroll.
• Prepare financial statements, forecasts, and budgets, and report financial performance to the owner and additional senior leaders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including supply chain, sales, and marketing, and contribute to strategies and manage budgets.
• Manage financial reports and translate results into ROI and performance metrics to ownership.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, auditors, and tax advisors for audits and tax filings.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making and long-term planning.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in accounting, finance, or related field. CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, or related industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Previously having worked closely with a CEO/owner is preferred.
• Understanding of inventory management, invoices, and finished goods.
• Experience working cross-functionally with internal teams and managing budgets.
• Experience relaying financial analyses to ownership.

Controller

Location: Los Angeles, California

Job Type: Onsite

Salary: $150-180k base + bonus

Client/Job Summary:

An international manufacturer is seeking a Controller to manage their financial operations. This individual will play a key role in overseeing accounting functions, working directly with the owner and cross-functionally with teams across the business, and providing strategic financial insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including AR, AP, general ledger, HR, and payroll.
• Prepare financial statements, forecasts, and budgets, and report financial performance to the owner and additional senior leaders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including supply chain, sales, and marketing, and contribute to strategies and manage budgets.
• Manage financial reports and translate results into ROI and performance metrics to ownership.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, auditors, and tax advisors for audits and tax filings.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making and long-term planning.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in accounting, finance, or related field. CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, or related industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Previously having worked closely with a CEO/owner is preferred.
• Understanding of inventory management, invoices, and finished goods.
• Experience working cross-functionally with internal teams and managing budgets.
• Experience relaying financial analyses to ownership.

This is more than a traditional bookkeeping role. You'll work directly with company ownership and senior leadership, take full ownership of accounting processes, and play a key role in driving the financial health of the business. You'll inherit a well-established, self-sustaining function while having the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.