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Controller
<p>Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. We are looking for a Controller to lead core accounting operations and provide reliable financial insight. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and guiding financial planning activities that support business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, hands-on leadership, and the ability to partner effectively across operations, and executive teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting functions across the general ledger, payables, receivables, and fixed asset records to maintain accurate financial data.</p><p>• Manage the full financial close cycle on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring deadlines are met and results are thoroughly reviewed.</p><p>• Produce financial statements and management reports that clearly communicate performance, trends, and key business drivers.</p><p>• Maintain sound accounting practices, reinforce internal controls, and support compliance with U.S. GAAP and related reporting standards.</p><p>• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking, cash flow planning, and capital analysis to provide actionable recommendations to leadership.</p><p>• Support external audits, tax reporting, intercompany accounting, and ongoing improvements to financial systems, workflows, automation, and data integrity.</p><p>• Supervise and develop accounting staff while remaining actively involved in high-priority accounting processes and process improvements.</p>
<p>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.</p><p>• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for leading teams or key accounting functions.</p><p>• Proven success managing month-end close activities and preparing complete, accurate financial statements.</p><p>• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting best practices.</p><p>• Background in budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial performance analysis.</p><p>• Effective communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate in a hands-on, collaborative environment.</p>
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  • Sacramento, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. We are looking for a Controller to lead core accounting operations and provide reliable financial insight. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and guiding financial planning activities that support business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, hands-on leadership, and the ability to partner effectively across operations, and executive teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting functions across the general ledger, payables, receivables, and fixed asset records to maintain accurate financial data.</p><p>• Manage the full financial close cycle on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring deadlines are met and results are thoroughly reviewed.</p><p>• Produce financial statements and management reports that clearly communicate performance, trends, and key business drivers.</p><p>• Maintain sound accounting practices, reinforce internal controls, and support compliance with U.S. GAAP and related reporting standards.</p><p>• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking, cash flow planning, and capital analysis to provide actionable recommendations to leadership.</p><p>• Support external audits, tax reporting, intercompany accounting, and ongoing improvements to financial systems, workflows, automation, and data integrity.</p><p>• Supervise and develop accounting staff while remaining actively involved in high-priority accounting processes and process improvements.</p>
  • 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z

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