Controller, Accounting, Financial Controller

Alliance Resource Group has been retained by a well-established, privately held Southern California company to identify an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful, entrepreneurial organization with a strong market presence, a long history of success, and continued growth opportunities.

Reporting directly to executive leadership, the Controller will serve as the company's senior accounting leader, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, strengthening financial controls, improving processes, and providing meaningful financial insight to support business decisions.

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and month-end close.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage inventory accounting, costing, reconciliations, and related financial controls.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and operational performance.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting processes.
• Partner with operations and executive leadership to identify efficiencies and improve profitability.
• Lead ERP optimization, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller leadership.
• Experience in inventory-intensive businesses such as manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, retail, or consumer products strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, cost accounting, U.S. GAAP, and internal controls.
• ERP experience and advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated success improving accounting processes, systems, and financial reporting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical abilities.
  
  A hands-on, detail-oriented approach with the ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial environment.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a successful, privately held business. The ideal candidate will enjoy working closely with leadership, taking ownership of the accounting function, and helping build the financial infrastructure to support continued growth.