Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a Controller to support a fast-growing, startup-style retail business in Los Angeles, California as it builds a stronger accounting infrastructure to support continued growth. This consulting opportunity is ideal for a hands-on finance leader who can elevate reporting quality, strengthen internal controls, and lead the organization through audit readiness. The role will also partner closely with executive leadership to enhance financial operations, address inventory-driven accounting complexities, and help develop a scalable, high-performing accounting function. The ideal consultant will offer a strong mix of technical accounting expertise, deep experience in retail and inventory accounting, and a successful track record in startup or emerging-growth environments. A CPA is strongly preferred. Responsibilities:• Direct audit readiness efforts by organizing support schedules, coordinating requested documentation, and resolving accounting or control issues ahead of the company’s first external financial statement audit.• Build and refine accounting frameworks, policies, and internal control procedures that can support a growing retail organization with increasing operational complexity.• Oversee inventory accounting activities, including valuation methods, physical count processes, purchasing-related accounting, and cost flow analysis to improve accuracy and insight.• Lead accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to strengthen process consistency, improve reporting visibility, and support healthier cash flow management.• Manage the month-end close process and financial statement preparation, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with applicable accounting standards.• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and introduce automation that improves efficiency across the accounting function.• Provide accounting leadership during enterprise system implementation activities, including process alignment, control design, and collaboration around NetSuite-related workstreams.• Coach and support entry-level accounting staff while coordinating effectively with external or offshore resources to maintain productivity and quality.• Partner with executive leadership on financial oversight, operational decision-making, and process improvements that support long-term business growth.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility within a controller or senior accounting capacity.• Demonstrated success preparing an organization for a financial statement audit, including creation of audit schedules, PBC support, and remediation of control gaps.• Strong background in retail, e-commerce, consumer products, resale, or other inventory-intensive environments.• Deep knowledge of inventory accounting, annual inventory procedures, working capital considerations, and month-end close activities.• Experience establishing and improving accounting policies, internal controls, and financial reporting processes in a growing business environment.• Familiarity with ERP implementation or optimization work; NetSuite experience is strongly preferred.• Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, evolving organization.• Active CPA credential is preferred.

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Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
85 - 95 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a Controller to support a fast-growing, startup-style retail business in Los Angeles, California as it builds a stronger accounting infrastructure to support continued growth. This consulting opportunity is ideal for a hands-on finance leader who can elevate reporting quality, strengthen internal controls, and lead the organization through audit readiness. The role will also partner closely with executive leadership to enhance financial operations, address inventory-driven accounting complexities, and help develop a scalable, high-performing accounting function. The ideal consultant will offer a strong mix of technical accounting expertise, deep experience in retail and inventory accounting, and a successful track record in startup or emerging-growth environments. A CPA is strongly preferred. Responsibilities:• Direct audit readiness efforts by organizing support schedules, coordinating requested documentation, and resolving accounting or control issues ahead of the company’s first external financial statement audit.• Build and refine accounting frameworks, policies, and internal control procedures that can support a growing retail organization with increasing operational complexity.• Oversee inventory accounting activities, including valuation methods, physical count processes, purchasing-related accounting, and cost flow analysis to improve accuracy and insight.• Lead accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to strengthen process consistency, improve reporting visibility, and support healthier cash flow management.• Manage the month-end close process and financial statement preparation, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with applicable accounting standards.• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and introduce automation that improves efficiency across the accounting function.• Provide accounting leadership during enterprise system implementation activities, including process alignment, control design, and collaboration around NetSuite-related workstreams.• Coach and support entry-level accounting staff while coordinating effectively with external or offshore resources to maintain productivity and quality.• Partner with executive leadership on financial oversight, operational decision-making, and process improvements that support long-term business growth.
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z

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