Controller, Finance & Banking, CFO

Location: North Orange County, CA | Fully Onsite

Compensation: $150,000–$160,000 base + bonus

Must hold active CPA in California

We are partnering with a stable, profitable manufacturing company to hire a hands-on Controller. This role works closely with a long-tenured CFO and leads all accounting operations across multiple facilities.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close in full GAAP compliance
• Maintain strong internal controls and oversee audits and tax compliance
• Manage manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, and variance analysis
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Partner with operations to improve margins and processes
• Lead and develop an accounting team (3–5 direct reports)
• Support ERP systems and continuous improvement initiatives

• Active CPA license in California (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong GAAP accounting and internal controls experience
• Manufacturing industry background (highly preferred)
• Proven team leadership and management experience
• Stable job history with long-term tenure
• ERP experience (Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Comfortable wearing many hats in a hands-on environment

• Long-term leadership opportunity
• Stable and profitable manufacturing environment
• High visibility role working directly with the CFO
• Competitive base salary, bonus, and full benefits