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Controller
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial oversight for our operations. This role will drive accurate reporting, strengthen accounting processes, and provide practical financial insight that supports business performance. The ideal candidate brings strong controllership expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with operational leaders while guiding a high-performing accounting team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the preparation and delivery of financial statements, ensuring reports are accurate, complete, and submitted within established deadlines.<br>• Lead month-end close activities and maintain reliable accounting practices that support strong financial controls.<br>• Provide direction, coaching, and career development for accounting and administrative team members across the district.<br>• Partner with operational leadership to offer financial guidance, interpret results, and support informed decision-making.<br>• Contribute to new business evaluations by developing return on investment models, reviewing assumptions, and assessing financial risk.<br>• Work closely with finance partners to improve working capital performance and support cash flow optimization efforts.<br>• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, key performance reports, and cash flow analyses to monitor financial health.<br>• Handle additional finance and controllership responsibilities as needed to support departmental and business objectives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.<br>• At least 5 years of experience in accounting or finance roles with exposure to financial reporting, revenue oversight, and cash management.<br>• Strong background in month-end close, financial reporting, and controllership responsibilities.<br>• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for analysis, reporting, and modeling.<br>• Demonstrated ability to produce monthly financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.<br>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams.<br>• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, build productive relationships, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and sound financial judgment.
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  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial oversight for our operations. This role will drive accurate reporting, strengthen accounting processes, and provide practical financial insight that supports business performance. The ideal candidate brings strong controllership expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with operational leaders while guiding a high-performing accounting team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the preparation and delivery of financial statements, ensuring reports are accurate, complete, and submitted within established deadlines.<br>• Lead month-end close activities and maintain reliable accounting practices that support strong financial controls.<br>• Provide direction, coaching, and career development for accounting and administrative team members across the district.<br>• Partner with operational leadership to offer financial guidance, interpret results, and support informed decision-making.<br>• Contribute to new business evaluations by developing return on investment models, reviewing assumptions, and assessing financial risk.<br>• Work closely with finance partners to improve working capital performance and support cash flow optimization efforts.<br>• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, key performance reports, and cash flow analyses to monitor financial health.<br>• Handle additional finance and controllership responsibilities as needed to support departmental and business objectives.
  • 2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

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