Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Controller – Redwood City, CA

Client: Semiconductor Manufacturing Company

Position Type: 6‑Month Contract-to-Hire (goal to convert to perm) or Direct Hire Placement

Work Arrangement: Onsite, 5 days/week

Compensation:

• Hourly: $45–$57/hr ($93,600–$118,560 annualized)
• Bonus: 20–25%
• Equity:
  Employee stock
• Estimated Total Compensation: $150K–$170K

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Accounting Manager ready to step into a Controller role at a well‑established, employee‑owned manufacturing company. The Controller will lead all financial operations, including accounting, cash management, payroll, tax compliance, financial reporting, and administration of both the ESOP and 401(k) plans.

We are looking for a hands‑on, detail‑oriented leader who excels in a dynamic environment and can balance strategic financial oversight with daily operational responsibilities.

• Oversee monthly close: journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, and bonus calculations.
• Review month‑end and quarter‑end financial packages.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.

• Review/approve ACH and wire payments and A/P check runs.
• Process A/R deposits; upload positive pay files.
• Monitor unusual transactions.
• Prepare weekly cash and investment reports.

• Process salary payroll.
• Prepare payroll registers, master control reports, and direct labor ratio reports.
• Compile payroll worksheets for monthly financial statements.

• Process monthly prepaid Sales & Use Tax.
• Prepare and file quarterly Sales & Use Tax returns.
• Coordinate annual and quarterly filings with external CPA partners.

• Administer plan applications, deductions, loans, and bi‑weekly contributions.
• Manage employer match, reporting, employee statements, and annual census.
• Oversee Form 5500 filings.

• Coordinate annual valuation.
• Prepare audit documentation; handle allocations, distributions, loan payments, and census reporting.

• Coordinate insurance audits and renewals.
• Manage permits, licenses, and owner association bookkeeping.
• Prepare materials for annual CPA audit.

• Strong tenure
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years progressive experience in accounting/finance
• 5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role, managing 3 direct reports
• Deep knowledge of GAAP
• Strong payroll and tax compliance expertise
• Proficiency with Quick Books, Net Suite, and Excel
• Exceptional accuracy, organizational skills, and communication skills
• Demonstrated long-term tenure and stability in previous roles, with a track record of building and improving accounting operations over multiple years.
• Manufacturing accounting experience required, including:
  • COGS
  • Standard & job costing
  • Inventory valuation
  • WIP
  • Variance analysis

• CPA or CMA
• ESOP administration experience
• 401(k) administration experience
• Prior experience in manufacturing environments
• Job cost accounting knowledge
• Experience with software implementations

• Finance Director is retiring soon—this role will support the transition and continued company growth.
• Must pass background check and drug test during onboarding.
• Company revenue: approximately $30M annually.

This is a fully onsite role in Redwood City, CA. The company offers a collaborative, family‑oriented culture and strong long‑term stability. Benefits include:

• Employee ownership through ESOP
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• PTO and paid holidays
• Ability to influence and shape financial operations in a growing business

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Redwood City, CA.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $57.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident,…