We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to oversee and enhance the financial operations of our manufacturing facility in Torrance, California. In this role, you will play a critical part in driving strategic financial decisions, ensuring compliance, and maintaining strong internal controls. Your expertise in cost accounting and financial leadership will support the company's growth and operational excellence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and presentation of monthly financial statements, annual budgets, and rolling forecasts.<br>• Provide strategic insights through financial analysis to guide leadership in making informed decisions.<br>• Review and interpret budget and financial reports, identifying trends and recommending actions to achieve business goals.<br>• Manage cash flow and enforce robust financial controls to protect assets and maintain compliance with policies.<br>• Coordinate and oversee financial audits, ensuring adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.<br>• Prepare accurate financial reports for government agencies and other regulatory bodies.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess capital investments and drive continuous improvement initiatives.<br>• Implement and monitor manufacturing cost accounting systems, including standard cost methods.<br>• Supervise month-end close processes, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.<br>• Develop and maintain budgeting and forecasting models that support operational and strategic planning.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee and manage the financial operations of our company based in Brea, California. As a trusted leader in premium, sustainably sourced seafood, we operate a complex international supply chain and serve major markets across the U.S. This role is integral to driving financial excellence and supporting strategic growth initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Supervise all accounting functions, including general ledger, cash management, payroll, billing, accounts payable and receivable, inventory accounting, and internal controls.<br>• Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes.<br>• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.<br>• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability as the company grows.<br>• Collaborate on budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and business analytics to support strategic decision-making.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits and oversee preparation of federal and state tax filings.<br>• Work cross-functionally with teams in operations, logistics, supply chain, and sales to ensure accurate inventory management and costing.<br>• Mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals to foster growth and expertise.<br>• Ensure compliance with company policies, U.S. regulatory standards, and accounting practices.
<p>Our client is seeking an experienced and highly capable <strong>Controller</strong> to oversee accounting operations across <strong>several California entities and one outside-state entity</strong>. This is a critical leadership role for a professional who thrives in a <strong>fast-paced, high-accountability environment</strong> and can effectively manage the complexities of a <strong>multi-entity structure</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to make <strong>efficient, well-informed decisions on a daily basis</strong>. This individual must be able to step back, assess situations, evaluate options, make decisions confidently, and move forward effectively.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Oversee full-cycle accounting and financial operations for <strong>multiple entities</strong></p><p>Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, internal controls, regulations, and reporting requirements</p><p>Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness</p><p>Review and maintain strong internal controls, with a high emphasis on <strong>compliance and double-checking work</strong></p><p>Support financial reporting, account reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management</p><p>Navigate and manage the demands of a <strong>high-volume, fast-paced workflow</strong></p><p>Work effectively across different personalities, entity cultures, regulations, and operational processes</p><p>Identify issues, evaluate solutions, and make sound decisions that support business continuity and accuracy</p><p>Partner closely with leadership to provide financial insight and operational support</p><p>Help stabilize and strengthen the accounting function in a role where precision, follow-through, and adaptability are essential</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p>Proven experience as a <strong>Controller</strong> or in a senior-level accounting leadership role</p><p>Strong experience overseeing <strong>multi-entity accounting operations</strong></p><p>Demonstrated success in a <strong>fast-paced environment</strong> with heavy workflow demands</p><p>Strong knowledge of compliance, internal controls, and financial oversight</p><p>Ability to work effectively in an environment that requires careful review, urgency, and high attention to detail</p><p>Confident decision-maker with the ability to assess situations and move work forward efficiently</p><p>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate multiple personalities and working styles</p><p>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What the Client is Looking For</strong></p><p>This opportunity is best suited for a proven accounting leader who can step into a demanding environment and quickly add value. The client needs someone who can truly keep pace with the workload and complexity of a <strong>multi-entity operation</strong>. Success in this role will require resilience, sound judgment, adaptability, and a hands-on approach.</p>
We are looking for a Controller to lead the accounting and financial oversight of our manufacturing operation in Escondido, California. This position will guide core financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory control, and planning activities while partnering closely with plant leadership and corporate finance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, hands-on accounting expertise, and the ability to improve financial visibility and operational performance in a production environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting operations for the plant, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and financial records remain complete and reliable.<br>• Lead the monthly close cycle by preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, cost adjustments, and supporting analyses for timely reporting.<br>• Produce monthly financial statements and management reports, delivering clear insights to plant leadership and corporate finance teams.<br>• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting by evaluating material, labor, overhead, and production variances to identify trends and improvement opportunities.<br>• Partner with operations leaders to assess scrap, yield, usage, labor efficiency, and volume performance in support of cost control and stronger plant performance.<br>• Maintain effective controls over raw materials, work-in-process, packaging, and finished goods inventory, including physical counts, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution.<br>• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by preparing expense and capital plans, comparing results to expectations, and explaining key performance gaps.<br>• Administer plant accounting processes within QuickBooks Enterprise, generate required financial reports, and help document and reconcile data for corporate reporting and system-related needs.<br>• Strengthen accounting procedures, documentation standards, and internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and dependable audit support.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations for our Moreno Valley, California location. This onsite position is ideal for a hands-on finance leader who brings strong manufacturing accounting expertise and can translate financial data into practical guidance for operational leaders. The role will oversee core accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide insight into production costs, build economics, and overall business performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day accounting activities for the Moreno Valley, California operation, ensuring complete and accurate financial oversight across the full accounting cycle.<br>• Lead monthly close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy.<br>• Produce timely financial reports and maintain high standards for compliance, consistency, and reporting integrity.<br>• Collaborate with site leadership to evaluate manufacturing and construction-related costs, including build expenses and the financial effects of changing material and operating costs.<br>• Provide financial analysis and internal controls that support informed operational planning and business decision-making.<br>• Partner with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and HR support teams to keep financial processes efficient and well coordinated.<br>• Improve accounting workflows and reinforce internal control practices to support a growing business environment.<br>• Assist with finance-related system and process initiatives, including activities connected to the move from legacy platforms to Epicor.<br>• Communicate effectively with local management, broader finance leadership, and corporate stakeholders in a multi-location structure.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations in Orange, California. This role will guide financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and internal controls while helping leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a disciplined approach to accuracy, and the ability to strengthen processes across the finance function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure accuracy and alignment with generally accepted accounting principles.<br>• Direct the budgeting and forecasting cycle, monitoring performance against financial plans and providing insights on variances and trends.<br>• Establish, maintain, and improve internal control procedures that protect assets and support reliable financial reporting.<br>• Oversee tax filings and broader regulatory compliance activities to ensure adherence to applicable financial and reporting requirements.<br>• Manage the day-to-day work of the accounting team, including hiring, coaching, performance oversight, and ongoing development.<br>• Partner with external auditors by organizing required documentation, coordinating audit activities, and addressing follow-up items promptly.<br>• Evaluate accounting workflows and introduce process enhancements, tools, or procedural updates that improve efficiency and accuracy.<br>• Maintain organized financial documentation and support effective record management practices across accounting operations.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and strengthen accounting oversight for a growing wholesale apparel distribution business in Commerce, California. This role will guide core accounting activities, deliver timely financial reporting, and support leadership with meaningful analysis that informs planning and performance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain compliance while improving visibility into financial results.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the day-to-day accounting function across payables, receivables, payroll, and the general ledger to ensure accurate and timely processing.<br>• Direct month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and review of supporting documentation.<br>• Produce financial statements, management reports, budgets, and forecasts that provide clear insight into business performance.<br>• Monitor adherence to accounting standards, lender requirements, tax obligations, and internal financial controls.<br>• Partner with executive leadership to interpret financial results, identify trends, and support strategic decision-making.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals to facilitate annual audits, statutory reporting, and tax filings.<br>• Oversee cash management activities, including bank reconciliations and support for factoring-related reporting and analysis.<br>• Use accounting and reporting tools to improve accuracy, streamline reporting processes, and enhance financial analysis capabilities.
Our client, a private equity firm based in San Diego, is seeking an experienced Interim Controller Consultant to support oversight of approximately 18 portfolio companies. This highly visible role will partner closely with the PE operating team and portfolio company leadership to review financial performance, evaluate liquidity needs, improve reporting processes, and provide guidance on complex accounting matters.<br><br>The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with advanced financial analysis and cash flow forecasting capabilities. Experience with close management and account reconciliation platforms such as BlackLine, FloQast, or similar solutions is required. Exposure to Numeric and accounting process optimization initiatives is highly preferred.<br><br>Responsibilities<br>Review and analyze monthly financial statement packages for approximately 18 portfolio companies.<br>Evaluate financial performance, trends, key metrics, and areas of operational risk.<br>Participate in weekly cash flow reviews with C-suite and portfolio company leadership teams.<br>Develop, maintain, and analyze rolling 12-week cash flow forecasts.<br>Assess liquidity requirements and support recommendations regarding cash infusions and capital allocation decisions.<br>Serve as a trusted advisor on complex accounting transactions and technical accounting matters.<br>Review month-end close processes and identify opportunities for increased efficiency and reporting accuracy.<br>Support implementation, optimization, and adoption of Numeric across portfolio companies.<br>Drive process improvements related to financial reporting, close management, account reconciliations, and internal controls.<br>Create ad hoc financial analyses and presentations for executives and PE stakeholders.<br>Partner with finance leaders across multiple entities to establish best practices and reporting consistency.<br>Qualifications<br>Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.<br>10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller leadership.<br>Prior experience supporting private equity-backed organizations preferred.<br>Strong understanding of financial statement analysis, cash flow management, and technical accounting.<br>Experience reviewing multi-entity or multi-company financial results.<br>Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, modeling, pivot tables, and financial analysis.<br>Hands-on experience with BlackLine, FloQast, Numeric, or similar close management platforms.<br>Ability to communicate effectively with CFOs, Controllers, CEOs, and PE operating partners.<br>Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote consulting environment.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of a construction-focused business in Gardena, California. This role is responsible for overseeing core financial reporting, strengthening operational controls, and providing insight that supports project performance and company growth. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep knowledge of construction accounting, and the ability to guide the full back-office finance function with accuracy and accountability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day accounting function, ensuring financial activities are completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with business objectives.<br>• Oversee construction-specific accounting processes, including job cost tracking, work-in-progress reporting, and recognition of project-related revenue.<br>• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements, providing clear analysis of performance, trends, and areas requiring attention.<br>• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities to support planning, cash management, and strategic decision-making across construction projects.<br>• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and review of bank reconciliations.<br>• Coordinate audit preparation and support external reporting requirements while maintaining strong internal financial controls.<br>• Supervise tax-related financial activities, including the preparation and review of corporate tax return information.<br>• Administer insurance compliance and maintain effective relationships with banking partners and other external financial stakeholders.<br>• Identify financial risks, respond to operational business needs, and recommend opportunities to improve profitability and project results.