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8 results for Assistant Controller in Thousand Oaks, CA

Assistant Controller
  • Torrance, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a manufacturing organization in Torrance, California. This role will play a key part in financial planning, cost analysis, and performance reporting while partnering closely with operational and executive leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze budgets, forecasts, financial statements, and performance trends to deliver accurate and timely insight for business decisions.<br>• Collaborate with department leaders to build annual operating plans and maintain forward-looking financial projections.<br>• Facilitate monthly reviews of financial results, identify variances, and drive updated forecasting based on current business conditions.<br>• Create financial models, key performance indicators, and analytical tools that support strategic and operational planning.<br>• Work closely with senior leadership, including the General Manager and Controller, to support long-range planning and business priorities.<br>• Contribute financial guidance to program bidding activities to help achieve profitability targets and expected returns.<br>• Review capital investment proposals and assess financial viability, expected benefits, and overall business impact.<br>• Support accurate financial reporting and partner with divisional finance leadership to evaluate operating performance.<br>• Lead or assist with internal and external audit efforts, ensuring readiness, compliance, and thorough documentation.<br>• Advise operational teams on cost, margin, and profitability opportunities to improve financial and business performance.
  • 2026-08-04T00:00:00Z
Assistant Controller
  • West Los Angeles, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 160000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Assistant Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Los Angeles, CA</p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-Time, Direct Hire</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Real Estate</p><p><br></p><p>A well-established real estate organization is seeking an <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> 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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong><em>Key Responsibilities</em></strong></p><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><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-19T00:00:00Z
Controller
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations for a private hospitality co and its affiliated homeowner&#39;s association in Montecito, California. This position plays a central role in producing reliable financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning. The ideal candidate brings hospitality or club accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to lead day-to-day financial activities with accuracy and consistency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily accounting operations for both the private club and the homeowner&#39;s association, ensuring accurate records and clear financial separation between entities.</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial packages, including trial balances, income statements, balance sheets, and fund activity reports for leadership review.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts, subledgers, receivables, payables, and fixed asset schedules to support timely and accurate month-end close processes.</p><p>• Oversee member billing, account statements, and collection follow-up in alignment with established club policies and service standards.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, payroll regulations, internal control practices, and California homeowners&#39; association reserve funding requirements.</p><p>• Partner with the Director of Finance, General Manager, and department leaders to analyze budget-to-actual performance, investigate variances, and recommend corrective action.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation and serve as the primary contact for external auditors and accounting partners during annual financial reviews for both entities.</p><p>• Administer and review bi-monthly payroll processing, helping ensure accurate pay practices and compliance with federal and state labor requirements.</p><p>• Supervise, coach, and evaluate accounting staff while promoting consistent procedures, accountability, and strong service support across departments.</p><p>• Monitor inventories and insurance-related financial records for club assets, helping preserve documentation accuracy and operational control.</p>
  • 2026-08-17T00:00:00Z
Controller
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
  • 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.
  • 2026-08-11T00:00:00Z
Controller
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 175000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in Los Angeles, California. In this role, you will oversee financial operations, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and enhance systems for accurate reporting. You will lead the accounting team while driving process improvements and supporting strategic business initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Please email resume to Eric Herndon for consideration</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct and manage monthly financial closings, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Oversee compliance with audits, tax filings, and other regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Implement and enhance systems to improve financial reporting accuracy and adherence to accounting standards, including ASC 606.</p><p>• Conduct audits of inventory costing, including validations of bills of materials.</p><p>• Build and lead the accounting team, developing standardized procedures to streamline operations.</p><p>• Manage accounting processes for trade promotions and sales returns, ensuring accurate client reporting.</p><p>• Administer commission reporting and payments for both employee and non-employee sales teams.</p><p>• Deploy and manage expense management software to mitigate risks related to travel and entertainment expenses.</p><p>• Launch lease accounting software to ensure compliance with ASC 842 regulations.</p><p>• Monitor inventory levels </p>
  • 2026-07-29T00:00:00Z
Controller
  • Glendale, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 135000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Glendale, CA</strong></p><p><strong>Onsite | Confidential Search</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are conducting a confidential search for a Controller on behalf of a well-established distribution company in Glendale. This is a fully onsite position reporting directly to the owner and overseeing an accounting team while remaining highly hands-on in day-to-day accounting operations.</p><p><br></p><p>The Controller will be responsible for managing the general ledger, leading the month-end close process, overseeing inventory accounting, and supporting the owner with a range of accounting and finance needs. This role requires a strong operational accounting background, leadership experience, and the ability to work closely with ownership in a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily accounting operations and manage the general ledger</li><li>Lead the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting</li><li>Supervise and mentor accounting staff while remaining hands-on in core accounting functions</li><li>Manage inventory accounting and related reconciliations</li><li>Partner directly with the owner to support accounting, financial reporting, and broader finance needs</li><li>Maintain internal controls and ensure accuracy across accounting processes</li><li>Support ongoing financial analysis and operational decision-making</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z
Controller (Construction)
  • Gardena, CA
  • onsite
  • 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.<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.
  • 2026-08-19T00:00:00Z
Financial Controller
  • Torrance, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 140000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Controller – Apparel Manufacturing</strong></p><p><strong>Location: South Bay, CA (Onsite)</strong></p><p>A well-established, high-volume consumer goods company is seeking a <strong>Controller</strong> 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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including <strong>AP, AR, GL, payroll, and financial reporting</strong></li><li>Ensure the accurate capture and reconciliation of <strong>high-volume transactions</strong> within a cloud-based accounting environment</li><li>Lead <strong>month-end and year-end close processes</strong>, including accruals, reconciliations, consolidations, and audit readiness</li><li>Manage <strong>inventory and cost accounting</strong>, including raw materials, labor, overhead, WIP, and finished goods</li><li>Own relationships with <strong>lenders and financing partners</strong>, including factoring, A/R financing, and borrowing base reporting</li><li>Implement and maintain <strong>controls to validate production cost data</strong> against actual expenditures and vendor invoices</li><li>Monitor and manage <strong>cash flow timing gaps</strong> between overseas production payments and domestic receivables</li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>GAAP standards</strong> across multi-state and international operations</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with <strong>production, sourcing, logistics, and leadership</strong> to improve reporting, processes, and decision-making visibility</li><li>Prepare and deliver <strong>audit, lender, and compliance documentation</strong> accurately and on time</li></ul><p> <strong>Benefits</strong></p><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>
  • 2026-07-27T00:00:00Z