<p><strong>Controller – Apparel Manufacturing</strong></p><p><strong>Location: South Bay, CA (Onsite)</strong></p><p>A well-established, high-volume consumer goods company is seeking a <strong>Controller</strong> with deep expertise in U.S. apparel manufacturing to lead core accounting operations and elevate financial visibility across the organization. This role will serve as a strategic partner to production, sourcing, and executive leadership while ensuring strong internal controls and protecting margins in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</p><p>This position requires a hands-on leader who thrives in high transaction environments, understands global production cycles, and can connect operational activity to accurate financial reporting.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including <strong>AP, AR, GL, payroll, and financial reporting</strong></li><li>Ensure the accurate capture and reconciliation of <strong>high-volume transactions</strong> within a cloud-based accounting environment</li><li>Lead <strong>month-end and year-end close processes</strong>, including accruals, reconciliations, consolidations, and audit readiness</li><li>Manage <strong>inventory and cost accounting</strong>, including raw materials, labor, overhead, WIP, and finished goods</li><li>Own relationships with <strong>lenders and financing partners</strong>, including factoring, A/R financing, and borrowing base reporting</li><li>Implement and maintain <strong>controls to validate production cost data</strong> against actual expenditures and vendor invoices</li><li>Monitor and manage <strong>cash flow timing gaps</strong> between overseas production payments and domestic receivables</li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>GAAP standards</strong> across multi-state and international operations</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with <strong>production, sourcing, logistics, and leadership</strong> to improve reporting, processes, and decision-making visibility</li><li>Prepare and deliver <strong>audit, lender, and compliance documentation</strong> accurately and on time</li></ul><p> <strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage</li><li>401(k) with company match</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>
We are looking for a skilled Controller to join our team in Orange, California. This position offers an exciting opportunity to oversee financial operations within a dynamic design-build construction company. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing job cost accounting, cash flow, budgeting, and compliance while supporting strategic decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and deliver accurate financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to support project and organizational decision-making.<br>• Monitor and analyze project costs, ensuring expenses are accurately coded and remain within budget.<br>• Manage cash flow processes, including bank reconciliations and lender draw submissions, to maintain financial stability.<br>• Supervise accounting operations such as payroll, accounts payable/receivable, subcontractor billing, and document control.<br>• Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with tax regulations and contract requirements.<br>• Collaborate with project managers and executives to develop budgets, forecasts, and bid analyses for upcoming projects.<br>• Utilize construction-specific accounting software to streamline financial processes and reporting.<br>• Oversee document scanning, compilation, and organization to ensure seamless financial record management.<br>• Provide leadership and clear communication to the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.<br>• Analyze financial data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings or process improvement.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee and manage the financial operations of our company based in Brea, California. As a trusted leader in premium, sustainably sourced seafood, we operate a complex international supply chain and serve major markets across the U.S. This role is integral to driving financial excellence and supporting strategic growth initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Supervise all accounting functions, including general ledger, cash management, payroll, billing, accounts payable and receivable, inventory accounting, and internal controls.<br>• Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes.<br>• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.<br>• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability as the company grows.<br>• Collaborate on budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and business analytics to support strategic decision-making.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits and oversee preparation of federal and state tax filings.<br>• Work cross-functionally with teams in operations, logistics, supply chain, and sales to ensure accurate inventory management and costing.<br>• Mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals to foster growth and expertise.<br>• Ensure compliance with company policies, U.S. regulatory standards, and accounting practices.
<p>Our client is seeking a hands-on Controller or a strong Accounting Manager ready to step into a Controller-level role. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a lean, fast-paced environment and is looking for long-term growth with increasing responsibility.</p><p>This person will oversee accounting, support financial reporting and consolidation efforts, and play an important role in helping leadership manage the business. The ideal candidate is sharp, trustworthy, adaptable, and able to work effectively across high-volume transactions and intercompany activity. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, learns quickly in a lean environment, and handles sensitive financial matters with a high level of discretion.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct accounting operations, ensuring accurate records and consistent financial practices across each entity.</p><p>• Record, review, and post journal entries to maintain timely and reliable general ledger activity.</p><p>• Use QuickBooks and MAS90 / Sage 100 to manage accounting transactions, reporting, and financial data integrity.</p><p>• Partner with international business contacts to gather information needed for consolidated financial statement preparation.</p><p>• Support the close process by reconciling accounts and helping maintain accurate multi-entity financial reporting.</p><p>• Contribute to inventory forecasting efforts and identify opportunities to strengthen the planning process over time.</p><p>• Handle substantial transaction volume and intercompany activity with careful attention to accuracy, controls, and confidentiality.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in Los Angeles, California. In this role, you will oversee financial operations, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and enhance systems for accurate reporting. You will lead the accounting team while driving process improvements and supporting strategic business initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Please email resume to Eric Herndon for consideration</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct and manage monthly financial closings, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Oversee compliance with audits, tax filings, and other regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Implement and enhance systems to improve financial reporting accuracy and adherence to accounting standards, including ASC 606.</p><p>• Conduct audits of inventory costing, including validations of bills of materials.</p><p>• Build and lead the accounting team, developing standardized procedures to streamline operations.</p><p>• Manage accounting processes for trade promotions and sales returns, ensuring accurate client reporting.</p><p>• Administer commission reporting and payments for both employee and non-employee sales teams.</p><p>• Deploy and manage expense management software to mitigate risks related to travel and entertainment expenses.</p><p>• Launch lease accounting software to ensure compliance with ASC 842 regulations.</p><p>• Monitor inventory levels </p>
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to lead the financial operations of our organization in Irvine, California. This role will oversee accounting functions, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide strategic insights to support the company’s growth objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of financial principles, and the ability to drive operational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review accurate financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to meet local and international reporting standards.<br>• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, providing financial models and analyses to guide decision-making.<br>• Establish and maintain effective internal controls to protect company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.<br>• Manage cash flow operations, including optimizing working capital and maintaining strong banking relationships.<br>• Oversee the consolidation of accounts across subsidiaries and ensure accuracy in financial data.<br>• Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth audits and compliance with tax laws.<br>• Supervise and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.<br>• Monitor financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to executive leadership.<br>• Develop and implement updated accounting policies and procedures to align with best practices.<br>• Approve payments and oversee liquidity management to ensure the organization meets its financial obligations.
<p>We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Controller to join our team in California. This position is well suited for a finance specialist who wants to contribute beyond core accounting by supporting leadership with financial insight, planning, and operational decision-making. The role offers meaningful involvement across reporting, forecasting, performance analysis, and global business activity, with the opportunity to influence processes and help guide continued growth. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 if interested or call your Robert Half Recruiter directly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the company’s accounting operations, including oversight of the general ledger, month-end close activities, and the preparation of accurate financial reports.</p><p>• Produce timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring reporting is complete, well supported, and aligned with audit requirements.</p><p>• Direct budgeting and forecasting efforts by partnering with leadership to develop financial plans, evaluate results, and refine projections.</p><p>• Perform detailed financial and operational analysis to identify trends, explain variances, and support informed business decisions.</p><p>• Manage the annual audit process and coordinate the preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses required by external auditors.</p><p>• Oversee inventory-related financial controls and support annual inventory review activities to maintain accuracy and accountability.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on procurement planning, operational performance reviews, and process improvement initiatives that strengthen financial visibility.</p><p>• Support system and process enhancements, including effective use of major ERP platforms, to improve reporting efficiency and internal control.</p><p>• Provide ad hoc analysis and business insights to executive leadership on key financial, operational, and strategic priorities.</p>
<p><strong>Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Glendale, CA</strong></p><p><strong>Onsite | Confidential Search</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are conducting a confidential search for a Controller on behalf of a well-established distribution company in Glendale. This is a fully onsite position reporting directly to the owner and overseeing an accounting team while remaining highly hands-on in day-to-day accounting operations.</p><p><br></p><p>The Controller will be responsible for managing the general ledger, leading the month-end close process, overseeing inventory accounting, and supporting the owner with a range of accounting and finance needs. This role requires a strong operational accounting background, leadership experience, and the ability to work closely with ownership in a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations and manage the general ledger</li><li>Lead the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting</li><li>Supervise and mentor accounting staff while remaining hands-on in core accounting functions</li><li>Manage inventory accounting and related reconciliations</li><li>Partner directly with the owner to support accounting, financial reporting, and broader finance needs</li><li>Maintain internal controls and ensure accuracy across accounting processes</li><li>Support ongoing financial analysis and operational decision-making</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of a construction-focused business in Gardena, California. This role is responsible for overseeing core financial reporting, strengthening operational controls, and providing insight that supports project performance and company growth. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep knowledge of construction accounting, and the ability to guide the full back-office finance function with accuracy and accountability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day accounting function, ensuring financial activities are completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with business objectives.<br>• Oversee construction-specific accounting processes, including job cost tracking, work-in-progress reporting, and recognition of project-related revenue.<br>• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements, providing clear analysis of performance, trends, and areas requiring attention.<br>• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities to support planning, cash management, and strategic decision-making across construction projects.<br>• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and review of bank reconciliations.<br>• Coordinate audit preparation and support external reporting requirements while maintaining strong internal financial controls.<br>• Supervise tax-related financial activities, including the preparation and review of corporate tax return information.<br>• Administer insurance compliance and maintain effective relationships with banking partners and other external financial stakeholders.<br>• Identify financial risks, respond to operational business needs, and recommend opportunities to improve profitability and project results.
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Seal Beach, California. In this role, you will oversee financial operations for regional branches, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment with organizational goals. This position requires strong leadership and analytical skills to manage finance teams and deliver insightful financial reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the financial operations and performance of regional branches, ensuring the accuracy of financial data and compliance with organizational standards.<br>• Coordinate budgeting processes, monitor expenses, and analyze financial data to develop forecasts and provide actionable insights.<br>• Prepare and present timely financial statements, reports, and analyses to regional and global leadership.<br>• Lead and develop finance and accounting teams, fostering growth and maintaining high-performance standards.<br>• Implement and enforce financial policies, monitor internal controls, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.<br>• Provide strategic financial recommendations to management, contributing to decision-making and organizational objectives.<br>• Manage regional audit processes and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.<br>• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
<p><strong>Assistant Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Los Angeles, CA</p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-Time, Direct Hire</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Real Estate</p><p><br></p><p>A well-established real estate organization is seeking an <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> due to growth to support and help lead its accounting operations. This position will play a key role in overseeing property accounting activities, supporting the close process, supervising staff, and assisting with financial reporting, audit coordination, and process improvement initiatives.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader with a background in real estate or property accounting who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.</p><p><strong><em>Key Responsibilities</em></strong></p><ul><li>Supervise and support members of the accounting team, including accounting managers and senior accountants responsible for the close process across a large multifamily property portfolio</li><li>Assist in overseeing property accounting functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting</li><li>Prepare and review quarterly consolidated financial statements</li><li>Support the annual audit and tax process by coordinating with external auditors and tax advisors, preparing and reviewing workpapers, submitting documentation, and managing timelines across teams</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including review of journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Partner with senior accounting leadership on special projects, workflow delegation, and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Interact with and oversee select tasks performed by the accounts payable team</li><li>Provide staff training, mentorship, and workload management</li><li>Monitor industry trends and best practices in property accounting to support continuous improvement</li><li>Handle ad hoc reporting and special projects as needed</li><li>Perform additional related duties as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a multi-entity business in Irvine, California. This position serves as a key financial resource to ownership, managing core accounting activities while helping maintain accurate records and dependable reporting. The role is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who is comfortable working independently and collaborating with external partners when needed.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process and prepare timely, accurate financial records for review.<br>• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and complete bookkeeping activities across the full accounting cycle.<br>• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded correctly for multiple related entities.<br>• Process biweekly payroll accurately and in compliance with internal requirements and applicable regulations.<br>• Support accounting work connected to land acquisition and entitlement activities, including tracking project-related financial information.<br>• Work directly with ownership to provide financial insight, answer questions, and support business decision-making.<br>• Coordinate with outside stakeholders such as accountants, auditors, or other financial partners as needed.<br>• Assist with financial reporting and help organize documentation required for audits or compliance reviews.
<p>Prepare, monitor, and reconcile departmental and organizational budgets.</p><p>Analyze budget variances and provide recommendations to leadership.</p><p>Assist with budget preparation, forecasting, and financial planning.</p><p>Prepare financial reports for management and stakeholders.</p><p>Ensure compliance with nonprofit and/or education funding requirements.</p><p>Support month-end and year-end budget reconciliation processes.</p><p>Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.</p><p>Collaborate with finance and program teams to monitor expenditures.</p><p>Assist with grant and fund accounting as needed.</p><p>Identify process improvements to enhance budgeting efficiency.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee import cost compliance and financial controls for a global retail organization. This role is responsible for ensuring supplier pricing accuracy, supporting timely payments, and strengthening reporting processes tied to international import activity. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of financial operations, and the ability to partner across accounting, supply chain, technology, and international business teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and develop the team responsible for import cost compliance, setting clear priorities and promoting high standards of accuracy, accountability, and growth.</p><p>• Direct the review and approval of supplier invoices, shipment-related costs, letters of credit, and payment activity connected to global import operations.</p><p>• Partner with finance, accounts payable, costing, IT, and international offices to resolve pricing discrepancies, improve workflows, and support aligned business processes.</p><p>• Establish and refine policies, internal controls, and operating procedures that strengthen compliance and improve efficiency across import-related financial transactions.</p><p>• Investigate invoice variances, disputed charges, and noncompliant payment requests, then drive corrective actions to resolution.</p><p>• Oversee recurring and ad hoc financial reporting, including support for period-end close activities and related general ledger analysis.</p><p>• Communicate documentation and payment requirements to vendors and subsidiaries to ensure consistent execution of import and settlement procedures.</p><p>• Supervise the handling of exceptions such as returns, transfers, special shipments, and chargebacks while maintaining compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Support audit requests by preparing records, explanations, and documentation for internal and external review.</p><p>• Manage vendor and factory master data within enterprise systems, including setup details, banking instructions, terms, and location information, and contribute to future system and process enhancements where needed.</p>