We are looking for an experienced Controller to direct core accounting operations for a growing service-driven organization. This position works closely with executive leadership to deliver accurate financial reporting, strengthen controls, and support sound business decisions across multiple operational areas. The ideal candidate brings a practical leadership style, strong technical accounting knowledge, and a background in fast-paced, multi-location or operationally complex environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting activities across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, cash activity, and related treasury functions.<br>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Prepare, review, and present financial statements and management reports that provide clear insight into business performance.<br>• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting team members while setting clear expectations and supporting growth.<br>• Establish and refine accounting procedures and internal controls to improve consistency, accuracy, and scalability.<br>• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax professionals, and banking partners during audits and ongoing financial matters.<br>• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts in partnership with leadership to align financial goals with operational priorities.<br>• Analyze results across business units, service lines, or locations to identify trends, improve margins, and strengthen cash flow performance.<br>• Advance reporting processes and accounting workflows through system enhancements, automation, and adoption of best practices, including QuickBooks Desktop and related financial tools.
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 and financial reporting for a growing retail organization in San Diego, California. This role will oversee core accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide dependable financial insight to support business decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in close management, multi-entity accounting, tax coordination, and process improvement within a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and related records.<br>• Produce monthly financial statements and management reports that deliver clear visibility into business performance.<br>• Oversee cost accounting, fixed asset accounting, and accounts receivable activities to support strong financial operations.<br>• Manage intercompany accounting across multiple entities, including reconciliations, eliminations, and issue resolution.<br>• Prepare consolidation schedules and support accurate reporting for a multi-entity business structure.<br>• Coordinate sales tax compliance activities and partner with external advisors on income tax reporting and related documentation.<br>• Support external audits by organizing schedules, maintaining documentation, and reinforcing internal control compliance.<br>• Improve accounting workflows, reporting processes, and system usage to increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy.<br>• Coach and support the accounting team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous development.