Assistant Controller Job in Irvine, CA
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Compliance, Financial Controller
Assistant Controller
Robert Half is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Assistant Controller on behalf of a well-established organization. This is a highly visible role for a hands-on accounting leader with deep expertise in general ledger management, month-end close, financial statement preparation, cost accounting, inventory accounting oversight, and accounting process improvement. The ideal candidate will come from a privately held or private equity-owned manufacturing or distribution company with $150 - 900mm in revenue and bring a strong mix of technical accounting knowledge, operational accounting experience, and a continuous improvement mindset.
This individual will play an important role in helping the accounting function scale, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance efficiency through better processes and automation.
- Lead and support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Oversee general ledger activity, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and maintenance of accounting records.
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements and related supporting schedules.
- Provide oversight of cost accounting and inventory accounting processes, including inventory reconciliations, valuation, reserves, and reporting support.
- Identify and drive process improvement initiatives across the accounting function to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce manual work.
- Partner with leadership to help evaluate and implement automation opportunities within close, reporting, reconciliations, and other core accounting workflows.
- Assist in developing and refining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a growing organization.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and finance leadership to improve financial visibility and support business decision-making.
- Support external audits, tax requests, and ad hoc analyses as needed.
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