We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead finance and accounting activities for a complex airport retail and distribution operation in California. This position oversees financial reporting, accounting accuracy, internal controls, and operational finance support across multiple entities in a fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate combines strategic financial leadership with a hands-on approach to daily accounting execution and team development. Responsibilities: • Direct the monthly and annual close cycle for multiple operating entities, ensuring deadlines are met and results are reliable. • Review financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to confirm completeness, accuracy, and compliance with reporting standards. • Oversee general ledger activity, including accruals, amortization, fixed assets, lease accounting, and intercompany transactions. • Partner with operations, supply chain, warehouse, human resources, compliance, and corporate finance teams to align financial processes with business needs. • Provide financial analysis and reporting support to operational leaders to strengthen decision-making and improve performance visibility. • Maintain effective accounting controls and disciplined processes to safeguard assets and support accurate entity-level reporting. • Coordinate audit support, tax-related deliverables, and regulatory reporting activities with external advisors and internal stakeholders. • Lead, mentor, and organize the local finance team, creating clear accountability and supporting team growth. • Contribute to the enhancement and integration of financial and operational systems, including reporting tools and connected accounting platforms.

• Proven experience leading accounting and financial reporting functions in retail, travel retail, distribution, or other multi-entity operating environments. • Strong knowledge of month-end close, financial statement preparation, and analysis of complex accounting activity. • Demonstrated expertise in IFRS and US GAAP, including lease accounting, accruals, amortization, fixed assets, and intercompany balances. • Background managing accounting operations for multiple legal entities with a high level of accuracy and process ownership. • Experience supervising and developing small, effective finance teams in fast-paced business settings. • Proficiency with ERP and reporting tools such as SAP Business One, warehouse management systems, and Power BI is preferred. • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operational and corporate stakeholders while maintaining strong internal controls.

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Torrance, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead finance and accounting activities for a complex airport retail and distribution operation in California. This position oversees financial reporting, accounting accuracy, internal controls, and operational finance support across multiple entities in a fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate combines strategic financial leadership with a hands-on approach to daily accounting execution and team development. Responsibilities: • Direct the monthly and annual close cycle for multiple operating entities, ensuring deadlines are met and results are reliable. • Review financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to confirm completeness, accuracy, and compliance with reporting standards. • Oversee general ledger activity, including accruals, amortization, fixed assets, lease accounting, and intercompany transactions. • Partner with operations, supply chain, warehouse, human resources, compliance, and corporate finance teams to align financial processes with business needs. • Provide financial analysis and reporting support to operational leaders to strengthen decision-making and improve performance visibility. • Maintain effective accounting controls and disciplined processes to safeguard assets and support accurate entity-level reporting. • Coordinate audit support, tax-related deliverables, and regulatory reporting activities with external advisors and internal stakeholders. • Lead, mentor, and organize the local finance team, creating clear accountability and supporting team growth. • Contribute to the enhancement and integration of financial and operational systems, including reporting tools and connected accounting platforms.
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