Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

Irvine, CA

Hybrid

We are conducting a search for an experienced Controller to lead and strengthen the accounting function for a growing, complex organization in Irvine. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for overseeing core accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and the continued development of scalable processes and systems.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, hands-on accounting leader who has operated within sophisticated, multi-entity environments and knows how to build structure as an organization grows. This person should be equally comfortable leading a team, improving processes, partnering with executives, and getting into the details when necessary.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Oversee general ledger accounting and other key corporate accounting functions
• Prepare and review financial statements, including cash flow and equity-related reporting
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support multi-entity and international accounting activities, including intercompany transactions and foreign currency matters
• Lead external audit coordination and manage relationships with auditors
• Drive SOX readiness, control documentation, testing support, and remediation efforts
• Identify opportunities to streamline the close process and reduce manual accounting activities
• Partner with finance, legal, HR, IT, and operational teams on accounting and business initiatives
• Help optimize ERP workflows, integrations, reporting tools, and accounting systems
• Develop meaningful accounting KPIs and reporting to improve visibility into close performance and operational effectiveness
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members
• Support technical accounting matters and ensure consistent application of U.S. GAAP
• Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership while maintaining strong financial governance

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Significant accounting leadership experience within a large, complex, or rapidly growing organization
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, close processes, and internal controls
• Experience operating within a SOX-controlled or public-company environment
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions
• Exposure to international accounting and foreign currency matters
• Strong ERP and accounting systems experience
• Proven ability to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across an organization

• CPA strongly preferred
• Big 4 or large public accounting experience
• Net Suite or comparable large ERP experience
• Experience working through periods of significant growth, transformation, or organizational change
• Experience improving accounting automation and reducing manual processes
• Combination of public accounting and corporate accounting leadership experience

This role is best suited for a hands-on Controller that can build, improve, and scale
. We're looking for someone who can evaluate an existing accounting environment, identify gaps, establish better processes, and develop a high-performing team without losing sight of day-to-day execution.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, operational discipline, and a practical approach to problem-solving. This is an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on how the accounting organization operates as the business continues to evolve.

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