We are looking for a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations for our Vista, California team. This position is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, overseeing the close cycle, and strengthening internal accounting practices in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with leadership ability and is comfortable working closely with both finance and operational stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting cycle, ensuring timely completion of all close activities and reporting deliverables. • Prepare and record journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and review balance sheet accounts to support accurate financial results. • Produce monthly financial statement packages and deliver recurring reports within established deadlines, including quarterly submissions to corporate stakeholders. • Coordinate financial reporting to the parent organization and collaborate with domestic and international finance partners to ensure consistency and accuracy. • Support external and internal audit requests, compliance obligations, and reporting requirements tied to U.S. accounting standards and corporate policies. • Lead, coach, and prioritize the work of the accounting team, including oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and broader accounting operations. • Partner with manufacturing and operations leaders to monitor inventory, analyze cost performance, and explain operational financial variances. • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by providing accounting insight, financial analysis, and operational support. • Improve accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and document policies and procedures to support scalable and efficient operations. • Use enterprise systems and reporting tools to enhance financial processes and support future process or system improvements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. • Previous experience as a Controller, or experience as an Accounting Manager with clear readiness to step into a Controller-level role. • Background in manufacturing accounting, including exposure to inventory, cost accounting, or production-related financial analysis. • Strong command of month-end close, financial reporting, and preparation of complete financial statement packages. • Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to apply sound accounting judgment in a hands-on environment. • Experience leading or supervising accounting staff and reviewing the work of team members across core accounting functions. • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability, with experience using ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central considered valuable. • Ability to work onsite five days per week in Vista, California.

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Vista, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations for our Vista, California team. This position is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, overseeing the close cycle, and strengthening internal accounting practices in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with leadership ability and is comfortable working closely with both finance and operational stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting cycle, ensuring timely completion of all close activities and reporting deliverables. • Prepare and record journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and review balance sheet accounts to support accurate financial results. • Produce monthly financial statement packages and deliver recurring reports within established deadlines, including quarterly submissions to corporate stakeholders. • Coordinate financial reporting to the parent organization and collaborate with domestic and international finance partners to ensure consistency and accuracy. • Support external and internal audit requests, compliance obligations, and reporting requirements tied to U.S. accounting standards and corporate policies. • Lead, coach, and prioritize the work of the accounting team, including oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and broader accounting operations. • Partner with manufacturing and operations leaders to monitor inventory, analyze cost performance, and explain operational financial variances. • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by providing accounting insight, financial analysis, and operational support. • Improve accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and document policies and procedures to support scalable and efficient operations. • Use enterprise systems and reporting tools to enhance financial processes and support future process or system improvements.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z