Controller in Orange, California

Controller

We are a well-established manufacturer/distributor based in North OC. We are looking for a successful Controller to join the Finance Team! We are targeting candidates local to the area or with immediate plans to be here.

Controller $150-185K plus bonus

Desired profile:

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher)
• Previous management/supervisory experience in a similar role - strong leadership skills are critical.
• 7 plus years of accounting experience including experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Company has 7 locations and the right candidate will have experience in a complex, multi-location environment,
• Must have month end closing and auditing experience.
• Must have strong knowledge of GAAP and Internal Controls.
• CPA is preferred
• Must have solid knowledge of overall business processes, including order to cash and procure to pay

Position Summary:

Establishes, directs, coordinates, and administers a plan for the control of financial operations; provides management with financial analyses for timely and effective decision making; provides data for and/or assists in establishing major economic objectives and policies for the company; and prepares reports that outline the company's financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations.

Reviews, analyzes, and interprets all financial and budgetary reports making recommendations to management; directs preparation of budgets and financial forecasts; prepares necessary schedules and reports for government agencies; coordinates audits of the company's accounts; and establishes necessary controls to safeguard the company's assets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct management and leadership of the company's financial processes (Prepare monthly financial statements, rolling forecast, annual budget, etc.)
• Provides management with financial analyses for timely and effective decision making.
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets all financial and budgetary reports making recommendations to management to achieve company objectives.
• Monitor and safeguard company cash.
• Partner with other members of company leadership to ensure proper return (ROI) of capital spending are established and met.
• Coordinate and lead the financial audits of the company's accounts. Establish and monitor necessary controls to safeguard the company's assets.
• Know and follow general company and corporate policies and procedures.
• Know, understand, and follow department policies and procedures.
• Provides data for and/or assists in establishing major economic objectives and policies for the company.
• Partner with other members of the organization to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Meet the expectations of the position, be a leader within the site and partner with site General Manager in all aspects supporting the business, interact well co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures.
• Other various duties as needed or as assigned.

Position Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• 10 years plus in an accounting leadership role.
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience in cost accounting preferred.
• CPA and public accounting experience, MBA and CGMA are a plus.
• Private equity experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate as a key member of a diversified management team.
• Problem solver.
• Ability to multi-task competing demands and priorities.
• View of Role as service position first.