Controller/Financial Operations Manager
Controller/Financial Operations Manager
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5years
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Job Description
Financial Operations Manager / Controller
Direct Hire. Onsite
Lawndale CA (SW LA)
140-160k
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Financial Operations Manager to lead our financial team in Southern California. This role is essential in managing day-to-day financial activities ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and developing internal controls to mitigate risk and protect the organization s assets. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer the Financial Operations Manager will drive financial strategy and operational efficiency bringing a strong background in finance and experience in multi-location retail business.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain internal financial controls and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure financial reporting meets accounting standards.
- Analyze financial statements and budget variances.
- Offer insights on cost management and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
- Conduct financial analysis to support decisions on capital investments pricing strategies
- Recruit train and develop accounting staff.
- Prepare and distribute comprehensive financial reports on a monthly quarterly and annual basis.
- Manage tax reporting including sales and property taxes and coordinate with external CPAs for income tax preparation.
- Manage cash application and recommend process improvements for cost savings and efficiency.
- Oversee property management activities for retail leases including monitoring rent escalations and common area maintenance (CAM) charges.
- Provide budgeting forecasting and strategic financial advice to support business growth.
- Calculate and report key financial and operational metrics.
- Support financial collateral and tax audits as required.
- Lead the accounting team ensuring accurate and timely processing of accounts payable accounts receivable and bank reconciliations.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant field such as finance accounting or business administration.
- Professional accounting certification (e.g. CPA) preferred.
- Several years of experience in a similar controller/financial management role ideally within a retail or multi-location business.
- Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing and developing teams.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles including inventory control and financial reporting standards.
- Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
- Excellent analytical communication and critical thinking skills.
Benefits
Required Qualifications Degree in a relevant field such as finance, accounting, or business administration. Professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA) preferred. Several years of experience in a similar controller/financial management role, ideally within a retail or multi-location business. Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing and developing teams. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, including inventory control and financial reporting standards. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Excellent analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Employment Type
Full Time
