<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>
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.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to help lead accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial management for a leading non-profit organization. This role partners closely with leadership to strengthen reporting, budgeting, compliance, and audit readiness while guiding day-to-day accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting expertise, a solid command of grant reporting, and the ability to improve processes without sacrificing control or accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting activities and help ensure the department operates efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with established financial practices.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and support accounting team members by setting expectations, reviewing work quality, and encouraging focused development.</p><p>• Coordinate the month-end close process, ensuring financial results are recorded completely and reported on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee the general ledger by maintaining proper account organization, reviewing adjustments, and confirming the integrity of financial records.</p><p>• Approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules, with particular attention to balance sheet accounts, banking activity, fixed assets, inventory, accruals, and restricted funds.</p><p>• Contribute to annual budget preparation and consolidation, while assisting departments with budget tracking, variance review, and financial forecasting.</p><p>• Monitor grant-related financial activity, prepare required reports, and help ensure compliance with funding terms, cost allocation guidance, and reporting deadlines.</p><p>• Support annual audit and tax preparation by organizing schedules, assisting with financial statement support, and responding to auditor requests.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, refine accounting procedures, and assist with financial system enhancements or automation efforts.</p><p>• Provide coverage for essential accounting functions and contribute to ad hoc financial analyses, special projects, and leadership reporting requests.</p>
<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>
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.
<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>
<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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Commercial Real Estate Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations for a commercial real estate organization in Beverly Hills, California. This role is ideal for a hands-on finance leader who brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to oversee a high-performing team in an on-site environment. The Accounting Manager will play a central role in maintaining accurate financial reporting, managing close processes, and supporting business leadership with timely financial insights.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day property accounting activities and provide leadership to staff responsible for core financial operations.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation of accurate financial statements and ensure reporting is completed in accordance with applicable standards and company timelines.</p><p>• Manage the month-end close process, coordinating reconciliations, journal entries, and review procedures to support timely completion.</p><p>• Monitor general ledger activity and maintain strong internal controls across accounting functions.</p><p>• Partner with leadership to analyze financial results, explain variances, and support operational and strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Supervise audit preparation and serve as a key point of contact for external accountants and other financial stakeholders.</p><p>• Review cash flow activity, budgeting inputs, and financial performance to help maintain the organization’s fiscal health.</p><p>• Support accounting process improvements and guide the team through changes to reporting procedures or financial systems when needed.</p>
<p>Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a Los Angeles-based team in a 9+ month hybrid contract position covering a key leadership need. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can step into a dynamic accounting environment quickly, guide critical reporting activities, and keep essential financial operations running smoothly. The position will play a central role in close management, complex royalty and licensing oversight, e-commerce revenue accounting, and team leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes, including review of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.</p><p>• Lead the oversight of licensing and royalty accounting activities, ensuring partner reporting is complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Manage accounting for e-commerce transactions and apply revenue recognition guidance in alignment with ASC 606 and U.S. GAAP standards.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching, and quality review for two accounting team members to maintain strong team performance.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional partners in operations, technology, and other business areas to support accurate transaction flow and financial reporting.</p><p>• Evaluate existing accounting workflows, recommend improvements, and reinforce internal controls to increase efficiency and reporting reliability.</p><p>• Perform financial analysis to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and support informed business decisions.</p><p>• Contribute to ad hoc projects and priority initiatives while maintaining continuity across core accounting functions.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee import cost compliance and financial controls for a global retail organization. This role is responsible for ensuring supplier pricing accuracy, supporting timely payments, and strengthening reporting processes tied to international import activity. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of financial operations, and the ability to partner across accounting, supply chain, technology, and international business teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and develop the team responsible for import cost compliance, setting clear priorities and promoting high standards of accuracy, accountability, and growth.</p><p>• Direct the review and approval of supplier invoices, shipment-related costs, letters of credit, and payment activity connected to global import operations.</p><p>• Partner with finance, accounts payable, costing, IT, and international offices to resolve pricing discrepancies, improve workflows, and support aligned business processes.</p><p>• Establish and refine policies, internal controls, and operating procedures that strengthen compliance and improve efficiency across import-related financial transactions.</p><p>• Investigate invoice variances, disputed charges, and noncompliant payment requests, then drive corrective actions to resolution.</p><p>• Oversee recurring and ad hoc financial reporting, including support for period-end close activities and related general ledger analysis.</p><p>• Communicate documentation and payment requirements to vendors and subsidiaries to ensure consistent execution of import and settlement procedures.</p><p>• Supervise the handling of exceptions such as returns, transfers, special shipments, and chargebacks while maintaining compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Support audit requests by preparing records, explanations, and documentation for internal and external review.</p><p>• Manage vendor and factory master data within enterprise systems, including setup details, banking instructions, terms, and location information, and contribute to future system and process enhancements where needed.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead financial operations supporting affordable housing development and nonprofit corporate accounting in Ventura, California. This role will guide day-to-day accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and help ensure compliance with funding, lending, and organizational requirements. The position works closely with internal teams to support development projects, construction-related transactions, and broader corporate financial oversight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and mentor accounting team members responsible for development and corporate finance activities, providing direction, coaching, and review of day-to-day work.<br>• Manage accounting across affordable housing projects and organizational operations, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and reported in a timely manner.<br>• Monitor project cost records, funding allocations, and budget activity to maintain clear financial visibility across active development initiatives.<br>• Oversee construction-related accounting functions, including payment processing, receivables, draw documentation, and lender billing support.<br>• Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entry review, and preparation of financial statements.<br>• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts while producing analysis on financial performance, budget variances, and operational trends.<br>• Administer accounting for grants, loans, and restricted funding sources, ensuring documentation and reporting meet agency, lender, and partner expectations.<br>• Coordinate audit support, tax-related schedules, information reporting, and compliance reviews while reinforcing internal controls and process improvements.<br>• Provide operational support for cash management, forecasting, payroll coordination, and treasury-related tasks as business needs require.<br>• Serve as backup coverage for other accounting leadership responsibilities and contribute to special projects or assigned initiatives.