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Assistant Controller

Irvine, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
175000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
Assistant ControllerHybrid | Confidential Search Robert Half is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Assistant Controller on behalf of a well-established organization. This is a highly visible role for a hands-on accounting leader with deep expertise in general ledger management, month-end close, financial statement preparation, cost accounting, inventory accounting oversight, and accounting process improvement. The ideal candidate will come from a privately held or private equity-owned manufacturing or distribution company with $150 - 900mm in revenue and bring a strong mix of technical accounting knowledge, operational accounting experience, and a continuous improvement mindset. This individual will play an important role in helping the accounting function scale, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance efficiency through better processes and automation. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Oversee general ledger activity, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and maintenance of accounting records. </li><li>Prepare and review monthly financial statements and related supporting schedules. </li><li>Provide oversight of cost accounting and inventory accounting processes, including inventory reconciliations, valuation, reserves, and reporting support. </li><li>Identify and drive process improvement initiatives across the accounting function to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce manual work. </li><li>Partner with leadership to help evaluate and implement automation opportunities within close, reporting, reconciliations, and other core accounting workflows. </li><li>Assist in developing and refining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a growing organization. </li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and finance leadership to improve financial visibility and support business decision-making. </li><li>Support external audits, tax requests, and ad hoc analyses as needed. </li></ul>
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z

Assistant Controller

Irvine, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a multi-entity business in Irvine, California. This position serves as a key financial resource to ownership, managing core accounting activities while helping maintain accurate records and dependable reporting. The role is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who is comfortable working independently and collaborating with external partners when needed. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly close process and prepare timely, accurate financial records for review. • Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and complete bookkeeping activities across the full accounting cycle. • Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded correctly for multiple related entities. • Process biweekly payroll accurately and in compliance with internal requirements and applicable regulations. • Support accounting work connected to land acquisition and entitlement activities, including tracking project-related financial information. • Work directly with ownership to provide financial insight, answer questions, and support business decision-making. • Coordinate with outside stakeholders such as accountants, auditors, or other financial partners as needed. • Assist with financial reporting and help organize documentation required for audits or compliance reviews.
2026-08-17T00:00:00Z

Assistant Controller

West Los Angeles, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
160000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
Assistant ControllerLocation: Los Angeles, CAJob Type: Full-Time, Direct HireIndustry: Real Estate A well-established real estate organization is seeking an Assistant Controller due to growth to support and help lead its accounting operations. This position will play a key role in overseeing property accounting activities, supporting the close process, supervising staff, and assisting with financial reporting, audit coordination, and process improvement initiatives.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader with a background in real estate or property accounting who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Supervise and support members of the accounting team, including accounting managers and senior accountants responsible for the close process across a large multifamily property portfolio</li><li>Assist in overseeing property accounting functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting</li><li>Prepare and review quarterly consolidated financial statements</li><li>Support the annual audit and tax process by coordinating with external auditors and tax advisors, preparing and reviewing workpapers, submitting documentation, and managing timelines across teams</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including review of journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Partner with senior accounting leadership on special projects, workflow delegation, and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Interact with and oversee select tasks performed by the accounts payable team</li><li>Provide staff training, mentorship, and workload management</li><li>Monitor industry trends and best practices in property accounting to support continuous improvement</li><li>Handle ad hoc reporting and special projects as needed</li><li>Perform additional related duties as assigned</li></ul>
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Financial Controller

Torrance, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
Controller – Apparel ManufacturingLocation: South Bay, CA (Onsite)A well-established, high-volume consumer goods company is seeking a Controller with deep expertise in U.S. apparel manufacturing to lead core accounting operations and elevate financial visibility across the organization. This role will serve as a strategic partner to production, sourcing, and executive leadership while ensuring strong internal controls and protecting margins in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.This position requires a hands-on leader who thrives in high transaction environments, understands global production cycles, and can connect operational activity to accurate financial reporting.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including AP, AR, GL, payroll, and financial reporting</li><li>Ensure the accurate capture and reconciliation of high-volume transactions within a cloud-based accounting environment</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, reconciliations, consolidations, and audit readiness</li><li>Manage inventory and cost accounting, including raw materials, labor, overhead, WIP, and finished goods</li><li>Own relationships with lenders and financing partners, including factoring, A/R financing, and borrowing base reporting</li><li>Implement and maintain controls to validate production cost data against actual expenditures and vendor invoices</li><li>Monitor and manage cash flow timing gaps between overseas production payments and domestic receivables</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP standards across multi-state and international operations</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with production, sourcing, logistics, and leadership to improve reporting, processes, and decision-making visibility</li><li>Prepare and deliver audit, lender, and compliance documentation accurately and on time</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage</li><li>401(k) with company match</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting / Controller

Santa Ana, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting / Controller to lead the organization’s accounting function in Santa Ana, California. This role will oversee financial reporting, internal controls, and process optimization while ensuring accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information for business decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound technical accounting judgment, and the ability to partner across teams to support the company’s financial objectives. Responsibilities: • Direct the day-to-day accounting function and provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to accounting team members. • Establish, formalize, and maintain accounting policies and procedures that support consistent financial practices and compliance standards. • Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results with clear analysis, reliable reporting, and relevant performance insights for leadership review. • Ensure financial transactions are recorded promptly and accurately, with complete reconciliations and supporting documentation in place. • Build and oversee a strong internal control environment, including monitoring effectiveness, addressing gaps, and guiding corrective actions where needed. • Identify and implement improvements to accounting systems, workflows, and integrations to increase efficiency and strengthen operational performance. • Partner with colleagues across departments to monitor financial results, support planning efforts, and help advance broader business goals. • Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to support timely audits, tax planning activities, and ongoing compliance obligations. • Lead the rollout of enhanced accounting and tax processes, introducing practical procedures and tools that improve accuracy and productivity.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Controller (Construction)

Gardena, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Direct the day-to-day accounting function, ensuring financial activities are completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with business objectives. • Oversee construction-specific accounting processes, including job cost tracking, work-in-progress reporting, and recognition of project-related revenue. • Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements, providing clear analysis of performance, trends, and areas requiring attention. • Lead budgeting and forecasting activities to support planning, cash management, and strategic decision-making across construction projects. • Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and review of bank reconciliations. • Coordinate audit preparation and support external reporting requirements while maintaining strong internal financial controls. • Supervise tax-related financial activities, including the preparation and review of corporate tax return information. • Administer insurance compliance and maintain effective relationships with banking partners and other external financial stakeholders. • Identify financial risks, respond to operational business needs, and recommend opportunities to improve profitability and project results.
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Fractional/Interim IT Operations Consultant

Simi Valley, CA
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Temporary / Contract
71.25 - 82.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced IT operations leader to provide practical guidance and hands-on assessment for a growing organization in California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is suited for a senior consultant who can evaluate technology operations, identify operational risks, and recommend clear next steps that improve stability, accountability, and business continuity. The consultant will partner with leadership to bring structure to the IT function, offering experienced judgment on infrastructure, team effectiveness, vendor relationships, and ongoing operational priorities. Responsibilities: • Conduct a comprehensive review of the company’s infrastructure, including networks, servers, and core systems, to determine the underlying causes of recent service disruptions. • Create clear documentation of the current technology environment and develop a prioritized improvement roadmap with budgetary estimates and risk considerations. • Assess the responsibilities, capacity, and effectiveness of internal IT staff, engineering personnel, and contractors to identify coverage gaps, overlap, and operational bottlenecks. • Evaluate the current contractor group supporting business initiatives and provide recommendations on whether to retain, extend, convert, or release resources based on value and cost. • Review third-party technology and telecom vendors, comparing service quality, risk exposure, and pricing to support renegotiation or replacement decisions where needed. • Develop a formal business continuity and disaster recovery framework that defines escalation procedures, recovery objectives, and response expectations. • Provide advisory oversight for ongoing enterprise application and integration efforts, offering regular guidance, surfacing concerns, and sharing status updates with executive leadership. • Partner with non-technical stakeholders to explain operational findings, remediation priorities, and investment recommendations in a clear business-focused manner.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z