Controller
Lake Forest, CA - USA
Job Summary
Title: Controller
Compensation: $180000 - $200000 Bonus
Location: Lake Forest CA 92630 (Onsite)
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Company Description:
Our Manufacturing Services client is seeking a driven detail-oriented Controller to oversee technical and general accounting multi-entity consolidations reconciliations and the month-end close process. This role will manage a small team ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and maintain strong internal controls. The Controller will partner closely with C-Suite executives on day-to-day financial activities support complex accounting matters assist with external audits and help improve reporting and operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have Public Accounting experience and consolidations experience.
Perks:
- 401K Company Match
- Opportunity for Continued Career Development
- Growing Company
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Annual Bonus Plan
Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate monthly quarterly and annual closing activities ensuring precision timeliness and adherence to U.S. GAAP standards.
- Prepare and validate journal entries account reconciliations and related financial schedules.
- Contribute to the preparation and review of both internal management reports and external financial statements.
- Support M&A transactions including assistance with due diligence review of valuation reports and purchase accounting memo preparation.
- Develop maintain and enhance accounting methodologies processes and internal control frameworks.
- Work closely with FP&A and operational teams to deliver accurate and consistent financial data for reporting and analysis.
- Support external audits tax compliance activities and other regulatory reporting obligations.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process optimization automation and system upgrades.
- Provide oversight guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff as appropriate.
- Oversee the integrity of the general ledger by managing account reconciliations preparing and reviewing journal entries accruals and intercompany transactions while ensuring proper eliminations and alignment across entities.
- Communicate with key business leaders and play an active role in the monthly actuals vs. budget review meetings.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and lead process improvement efforts to increase accuracy timeliness and efficiency of month end close.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure that accounting information is accurate and timely.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related degree
- Public Accounting experience is required.
- Active CPA License is highly desired
- ERP Experience such as NetSuite MS Dynamics 365 Sage 300 Acumatica SAP Oracle Workday MS Business Central JD Edwards MS Dynamics GP or Intacct all deemed good.
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Capacity to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
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About Company
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