We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial oversight and help guide business performance in El Cajon, California. This role is responsible for shaping budgets, forecasts, and reporting while delivering clear financial insight to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with strategic perspective to strengthen controls, support growth initiatives, and protect the organization’s financial health.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities to support informed business decisions and measurable performance improvement.<br>• Analyze operating results and financial trends, translating findings into practical recommendations for executives and key stakeholders.<br>• Monitor cash position, liquidity needs, and capital allocation to help maintain stability and support planned investments.<br>• Lead the preparation of accurate financial reports, oversee audit coordination, and ensure compliance with required disclosures and reporting standards.<br>• Manage lender communications, recurring financial submissions, and adherence to borrowing agreements and covenant obligations.<br>• Establish, maintain, and improve financial policies, internal controls, and accountability practices that promote accuracy and transparency.<br>• Oversee treasury operations, including banking relationships, cash forecasting, and risk-focused financial safeguards.<br>• Partner with leadership on acquisitions, expansion efforts, and broader strategic initiatives that drive long-term enterprise value.<br>• Provide direction, mentorship, and oversight to the accounting team while contributing to board-level reporting and governance support.
We are looking for an accomplished VP, Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and corporate support functions for the organization and its subsidiaries in San Diego, California. This leadership role combines hands-on controllership with strategic partnership, guiding a high-performing team while strengthening financial discipline across the business. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in technical accounting, reporting standards, audit coordination, and process improvement, along with the judgment to operate effectively in a complex environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting and controllership activities for the parent company and its subsidiaries, ensuring accurate reporting and reliable financial operations.<br>• Lead divisional controllers and shared support teams across accounting, tax, financial reporting, and selected corporate functions to align execution with business goals.<br>• Oversee the preparation of quarterly consolidated financial statements and ensure compliance with all applicable reporting requirements and accounting standards.<br>• Act as the organization’s primary technical accounting resource by developing position papers and guidance on complex matters such as acquisitions, revenue recognition, credit losses, fair value, and newly issued standards.<br>• Strengthen financial governance by refining policies, procedures, and internal controls, including the adoption of improved systems and automation where appropriate.<br>• Manage the planning and coordination of internal and external audits, annual financial statement reviews, and tax provision and return processes with outside advisors.<br>• Provide oversight for equity transactions and stock-based compensation accounting to support accurate treatment and disclosure.<br>• Build productive relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, legal counsel, banking partners, investors, analysts, and board-level contacts.<br>• Prepare materials and deliver reporting updates for the audit committee, supporting clear communication on financial results, compliance, and key accounting matters.