We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee the full accounting and finance function for a growing organization in Hesperia, California. This position is ideal for a hands-on leader who can balance strategic financial oversight with day-to-day operational accounting while supporting a small team. The Controller will partner closely with company leadership, maintain strong compliance practices, and help ensure accurate reporting, planning, and financial controls across the business.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the company’s accounting and finance activities, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and dependable financial operations.<br>• Manage core accounting processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and period-end close procedures.<br>• Prepare timely financial statements and deliver analysis that supports business decisions, performance tracking, and operational planning.<br>• Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts, monitoring results against plan and identifying trends or variances that require attention.<br>• Oversee bank and account reconciliations, fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and financial documentation integrity.<br>• Supervise a small accounting support team, providing guidance to staff responsible for payables, receivables, payroll, and related administrative functions.<br>• Coordinate regulatory and financial compliance matters, including county and state reporting obligations, rate-related documentation, and external review support.<br>• Collaborate with outside tax and financial service providers to supply records, resolve questions, and support annual reporting needs.<br>• Contribute to finance-related system improvements, including support for future billing software implementation and process enhancements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.<br>• At least 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility and ownership of full-cycle financial operations.<br>• Strong background in financial statement preparation, month-end close, general ledger management, budgeting, and forecasting.<br>• Demonstrated ability to work in a hands-on role within a small or mid-sized business environment.<br>• Proficiency with accounting systems and intermediate Microsoft Excel skills; experience with software implementation is beneficial.<br>• Knowledge of account reconciliations, fixed assets, depreciation, and financial analysis best practices.<br>• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with ownership, internal staff, and external advisors.<br>• Industry experience in waste management, recycling, transportation, distribution, trucking, or a related sector is preferred but not required.

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