Controller – Manufacturing | Public/Private Environment South Bay, CaliforniaWe are partnering with a growing manufacturing company in the South Bay to identify a Controller with strong SEC reporting experience and a background spanning public accounting and industry. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and building scalable processes to support continued growth.Responsibilities: • Lead all accounting operations, including month-end close, inventory and cost accounting, payroll oversight, tax coordination, and stock-based compensation • Prepare and review accurate, timely financial statements and internal reports • Manage SEC reporting, including 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings • Oversee inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis within a manufacturing environment • Establish and maintain strong internal controls in a SOX-compliant environment • Partner with operations and supply chain leadership to improve cost visibility and efficiency • Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors; lead quarterly reviews and annual audits • Interpret and apply U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, ensuring proper accounting treatment and disclosures • Drive process improvements across accounting systems and reporting workflows • Manage reporting timelines to ensure deadlines are consistently met • Support audits, system implementations, and other strategic initiativesQualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and manufacturing industry experience • Strong SEC reporting experience in a public or public/private company environment • Deep knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and standard costing • Experience with ERP systems and inventory/costing modules • Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX/internal controls • Proven leadership and team management experience • Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentThis is an opportunity to take on a highly visible role within a growing manufacturing organization and help build a scalable financial infrastructure. For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013427361. email resume to [email protected]

• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or controllership functions • Strong background in SEC reporting and knowledge of applicable SEC regulations • Demonstrated understanding of internal controls, financial statement preparation, and audit coordination • Experience working with complex accounting areas such as inventory, cost accounting, tax, payroll, or stock administration • Ability to research and apply accounting guidance and regulatory requirements with accuracy and sound judgment • Strong document management capabilities, including organizing, compiling, and reviewing supporting records • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders and external auditors

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Torrance, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
200000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
Controller – Manufacturing | Public/Private Environment South Bay, CaliforniaWe are partnering with a growing manufacturing company in the South Bay to identify a Controller with strong SEC reporting experience and a background spanning public accounting and industry. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and building scalable processes to support continued growth.Responsibilities: • Lead all accounting operations, including month-end close, inventory and cost accounting, payroll oversight, tax coordination, and stock-based compensation • Prepare and review accurate, timely financial statements and internal reports • Manage SEC reporting, including 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings • Oversee inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis within a manufacturing environment • Establish and maintain strong internal controls in a SOX-compliant environment • Partner with operations and supply chain leadership to improve cost visibility and efficiency • Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors; lead quarterly reviews and annual audits • Interpret and apply U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, ensuring proper accounting treatment and disclosures • Drive process improvements across accounting systems and reporting workflows • Manage reporting timelines to ensure deadlines are consistently met • Support audits, system implementations, and other strategic initiativesQualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and manufacturing industry experience • Strong SEC reporting experience in a public or public/private company environment • Deep knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and standard costing • Experience with ERP systems and inventory/costing modules • Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX/internal controls • Proven leadership and team management experience • Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentThis is an opportunity to take on a highly visible role within a growing manufacturing organization and help build a scalable financial infrastructure. For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013427361. email resume to [email protected]
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