We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Seal Beach, California. In this role, you will oversee financial operations for regional branches, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment with organizational goals. This position requires strong leadership and analytical skills to manage finance teams and deliver insightful financial reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the financial operations and performance of regional branches, ensuring the accuracy of financial data and compliance with organizational standards.<br>• Coordinate budgeting processes, monitor expenses, and analyze financial data to develop forecasts and provide actionable insights.<br>• Prepare and present timely financial statements, reports, and analyses to regional and global leadership.<br>• Lead and develop finance and accounting teams, fostering growth and maintaining high-performance standards.<br>• Implement and enforce financial policies, monitor internal controls, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.<br>• Provide strategic financial recommendations to management, contributing to decision-making and organizational objectives.<br>• Manage regional audit processes and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.<br>• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process and prepare timely, accurate financial records for review.<br>• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and complete bookkeeping activities across the full accounting cycle.<br>• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded correctly for multiple related entities.<br>• Process biweekly payroll accurately and in compliance with internal requirements and applicable regulations.<br>• Support accounting work connected to land acquisition and entitlement activities, including tracking project-related financial information.<br>• Work directly with ownership to provide financial insight, answer questions, and support business decision-making.<br>• Coordinate with outside stakeholders such as accountants, auditors, or other financial partners as needed.<br>• Assist with financial reporting and help organize documentation required for audits or compliance reviews.
Our client is seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to support accounting operations in a lean, fast-paced environment. This opportunity is ideal for a strong accounting detail oriented who is ready to take on broader responsibility, partner closely with leadership, and grow over time. The Assistant Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting activities, support financial reporting and consolidations, and help leadership manage the business through accurate and timely financial information. The ideal candidate is sharp, trustworthy, adaptable, and comfortable working through high-volume transactions, intercompany activity, and confidential financial matters. This role requires someone who exercises sound judgment, learns quickly, and thrives in an environment where flexibility and initiative are essential. Key Requirements: Required experience in distribution and import/export Mandarin language proficiency required Strong background in multi-entity accounting and consolidated financial reporting Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and MAS90 / Sage 100 Responsibilities: Support and oversee accounting operations, ensuring accurate records and consistent financial practices across multiple entities. Prepare, review, and post journal entries to maintain timely and accurate general ledger activity. Use QuickBooks and MAS90 / Sage 100 to manage accounting transactions, reporting, and financial data integrity. Partner with international business contacts to gather information needed for consolidated financial statement preparation. Assist with the month-end and year-end close process, including account reconciliations and multi-entity financial reporting. Help manage high-volume transactions and intercompany activity with strong attention to accuracy, internal controls, and confidentiality. Support inventory-related accounting and forecasting efforts, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve planning and reporting processes. Work closely with leadership to provide reliable financial information and support ongoing business operations.
We are looking for an experienced Principal Accountant to support complex accounting operations and financial reporting activities for a public-sector environment in Downey, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an organized candidate who can manage core accounting functions, interpret regulatory requirements, and provide reliable financial analysis to support sound decision-making. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, accuracy in period-end processes, and the ability to work effectively with financial systems, internal stakeholders, and operational teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead month-end close activities, ensuring timely completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.<br>• Maintain the general ledger and review accounting transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable governmental standards.<br>• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash-related activity to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Research accounting issues and apply federal, state, and local regulations to financial procedures, reporting, and records management.<br>• Develop financial reports, summaries, and analytical findings that support budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision-making.<br>• Use financial systems and related technology tools to manage data, improve reporting accuracy, and support accounting operations.<br>• Collaborate with internal departments and stakeholders to address accounting questions, strengthen controls, and maintain effective working relationships.