Company: SD Center for Children <br>Role: Accounting Manager/Controller <br>Reason for the role: Controller leaving <br>Location: 92111 <br>Duties:<br>Day to day oversight-review recs/je entries<br>Government contracts<br>m/e and reporting<br>Audit lead 403B audit/SD behavioral audit<br>Grant accounting<br>Cash management <br>Form 990<br>Board reporting-creating and presenting<br>Deals with all escalations <br>Payroll under HR but check reviews<br>M/E is about 10 business days<br>Closing schedule in place<br>Some SOPs<br>Team of 4 (Acct clerk/jr staff/staff acct/fin/grant analyst<br>Ideal Candidate: Strong non-profit accounting experience <br>Industry: Non-profit<br>Start Date: ASAP for cross training<br>Duration: 2-3 months or until someone is identified<br>Revenue Size: 30 million<br>Overtime Hours: <br>Software: <br>Reporting: TBD <br>Competition: What else are you doing to fill this role?
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.
We are looking for a Copywriter to support a retail health and wellness brand through a contract assignment. This role focuses on turning scientific and product-specific information into clear, reader-friendly content for both shoppers and internal marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a strong command of long-form editorial writing and product messaging, along with the ability to simplify technical details without losing accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create compelling copy for product detail pages, packaging, labels, and other consumer-facing materials tied to health and wellness offerings.<br>• Produce feature-style articles for a quarterly publication covering topics such as supplements, nutrition, fitness, and overall well-being.<br>• Convert technical, scientific, and product information into clear messaging that resonates with a broad consumer audience.<br>• Partner with purchasing stakeholders to gather product insights, selling points, and supporting details needed for accurate content development.<br>• Work closely with formulation and subject-matter experts to ensure claims, descriptions, and educational materials reflect technical accuracy.<br>• Collaborate with editorial partners and fellow writers to shape content themes, refine messaging, and maintain a consistent brand voice.<br>• Conduct research and interviews to collect background information that strengthens article quality and product storytelling.