Controller; Manufacturing

Irvine, CA, US

6935008

Experience: Director

Salary: $180,000 - $200,000 per year

Reporting directly to the CFO and based onsite at the Irvine, CA office, the Controller will own accounting operations and financial reporting across the US and Mexico, with routine travel (a few days at a time) to the company's manufacturing plant in Mexico.

• Prepare and manage general ledger entries and financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Conduct 13- and 52-week cash flow analyses and prepare bank reconciliations to guide decision-making
• Ensure accuracy of physical inventory, including full-cycle inventory counts with the Mexico team
• Oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns and ensure compliance with all applicable tax regulations
• Lead and develop the US and Mexico accounting teams, implementing systems of checks and balances and cross-training across the department
• Actively lead AP and AR processes, and manage weekly and semi-monthly payroll including commissions, allowances, tax filings, and benefits tracking
• Support third-party audits and serve as the primary liaison for liability and workers’ compensation insurance renewals
• Develop and implement financial policies and accounting procedures that strengthen internal efficiency and compliance
• Act as department administrator of Net Suite, configuring the system to maximize accuracy and effectiveness

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 7 or more years of progressive general and accounting experience
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and GAAP
• Experience in a private equity backed environment
• Experience in a manufacturing company
• Experience working in a multi-country environment
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP accounting systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong analytical ability, and attention to detail
• CPA is a strong plus, as is a public accounting foundation
• Net Suite and Spanish language skills are a plus

Our client is a long-established consumer products manufacturer approaching its second half-century in business, with headquarters in Irvine, CA and manufacturing operations in Mexico. Backed by private equity since 2022, the company is executing an ambitious turnaround and growth plan that includes new brand partnerships and a targeted sale of the business within the next few years. They are hiring a Controller to serve as the senior accounting leader across their North American operations.

• Director-level seat owning all accounting across US and Mexico operations, leading a team of roughly ten across both countries
• Named succession path to VP of Finance & Accounting or CFO
• Equity participation in the company's incentive pool, paid out at the planned sale of the business, on top of a 20 percent bonus potential
• High visibility with the CFO, executive team, and private equity sponsor during a defining chapter for the business
• Base salary of $185,000 to $200,000, three weeks of vacation accruing from day one, full medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) match with no vesting period