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5 results for Controller in Poway, CA

Controller
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 55.4135 - 64.163 USD / Hourly
  • seeking an experienced Interim Controller Consultant to support financial operations during a short-term engagement. This role will oversee core accounting functions, manage a small team, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and highly proficient in Excel.<br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>Manage and mentor a team of 2 accounting professionals<br>Oversee and review all account reconciliations and journal entries<br>Perform and manage all prepaid expense accounting, including setup, amortization, and reconciliation<br>Own and manage the purchasing card (P‑card) process, including reviews, reconciliations, and compliance<br>Ensure accurate and timely month-end close<br>Prepare and review financial statements (monthly and ad hoc)<br>Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting best practices<br>Partner with leadership to ensure financial accuracy and transparency<br>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and documentation<br><br>Qualifications &amp; Experience<br><br>Prior experience as a Controller or Senior Accounting Manager<br>Strong working knowledge of GAAP<br>Hands-on experience with reconciliations, journal entries, prepaids, and P‑cards<br>Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial analysis)<br>Experience managing and developing accounting staff<br>Ability to step into an interim role and add immediate value<br>Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills<br><br>Additional Details<br><br>On-site presence required 2 days per week in North County San Diego<br>Ideal for an interim or consulting professional available for a 3–4 month engagement
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
Controller
  • Wildomar, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 125000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting and finance operations for a growing project-driven organization in California. This onsite leadership role is ideal for a hands-on candidate who can strengthen financial processes, deliver meaningful business insight, and support executive decision-making. The position offers the opportunity to improve reporting capabilities, enhance operational visibility, and contribute to a technology-focused finance environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting and financial activities across multiple operating locations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong internal controls.<br>• Collaborate with senior leadership to deliver financial analysis, business insights, and recommendations that support operational and strategic decisions.<br>• Oversee accounting within a project-based cost structure, including detailed job cost tracking, reporting, and performance analysis.<br>• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, prepare financial statements, and ensure timely completion of reconciliations.<br>• Administer multi-state sales tax processes by reviewing tax treatment, monitoring nexus exposure, and supporting ongoing compliance requirements.<br>• Drive enhancements to enterprise systems, reporting workflows, and finance-related technology initiatives, including support for future system-related projects when needed.<br>• Build and refine reporting tools using advanced Excel and business intelligence platforms to improve access to key financial and operational metrics.<br>• Work with internal databases and source systems to increase data reliability, improve reporting efficiency, and streamline finance workflows.<br>• Identify inefficiencies in current processes, recommend practical solutions, and implement improvements that increase accuracy, automation, and overall effectiveness.
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Dispatcher
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 22 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client, a growing company in the construction industry, is seeking a highly organized and dependable <strong>Dispatcher</strong> to coordinate daily field operations and support efficient scheduling of crews, equipment, and service activities. This position plays a key role in ensuring timely communication between office staff, field teams, vendors, and customers. Based on general knowledge.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate and dispatch field personnel, subcontractors, and equipment to job sites based on project needs and timelines. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Monitor daily schedules and adjust assignments in response to delays, call-outs, weather conditions, or changing priorities. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Communicate with project managers, supervisors, and field staff to ensure accurate job status updates and schedule alignment. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Track service calls, deliveries, job progress, and crew availability throughout the day. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Maintain dispatch logs, scheduling records, and related documentation with a high level of accuracy. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Serve as a point of contact for customers, vendors, and internal teams regarding scheduling and field coordination. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Identify scheduling conflicts or operational issues and escalate them to management when needed. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Support administrative tasks related to routing, reporting, and job tracking. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z
Plant Controller
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 140000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead financial operations for a manufacturing environment in San Diego, California. This position will guide accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide insight that supports plant performance and business decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cost accounting, month-end close, budgeting, and compliance within a complex industrial setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll coordination, and the monthly financial close for multiple entities.<br>• Lead the preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.<br>• Manage budgeting and forecasting activities by partnering with operational leaders to gather inputs, assess performance trends, and refine financial plans.<br>• Review plant results against budget, investigate significant variances, and work with management teams to develop corrective actions.<br>• Maintain accounting records, core master data, and financial process documentation to support reliable internal controls and consistent reporting practices.<br>• Coordinate external audit requests, lender reviews, tax-related filings, and required business registrations by assembling complete and accurate documentation.<br>• Oversee cost accounting activities by analyzing material, labor, and overhead costs, evaluating standard-versus-actual results, and highlighting improvement opportunities.<br>• Partner with operations on physical inventory counts and cycle count programs, monitor inventory accuracy, identify root causes of discrepancies, and support corrective measures.<br>• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support pricing reviews, cost center evaluations, and broader business decisions.
  • 2026-04-22T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller
  • Lakeside, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 125000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in East County, California. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and supporting internal controls. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the financial health of a mission-driven organization while working closely with leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations, while overseeing month-end and year-end close processes.</p><p>• Analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness, providing insights to support decision-making.</p><p>• Prepare and present internal financial reports for leadership and the Board of Directors.</p><p>• Collaborate on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support organizational goals.</p><p>• Ensure proper accounting treatment of restricted and unrestricted funds in compliance with nonprofit standards.</p><p>• Assist in maintaining robust internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard financial assets.</p><p>• Support annual audits by preparing necessary schedules and coordinating with external auditors.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations as well as nonprofit accounting standards.</p><p>• Contribute to the improvement of accounting systems, processes, and documentation to enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Provide guidance and training to accounting staff to ensure best practices are consistently implemented.</p>
  • 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z