Controller
Valencia, CA 91381 US
We are seeking a hands‐on Controller to lead day‐to‐day accounting and personally own the close in a lean environment. This is not a purely supervisory role—this leader will roll up sleeves, book journal entries, drive close discipline, and partner closely with Operations and Supply Chain to strengthen inventory integrity, costing accuracy, and audit/lender readiness.
Role Focus
Personally own the monthly close (hands‐on journal entries, reconciliations, balance sheet integrity) in a lean environment
Lead manufacturing accounting with deep inventory rigor: standard costing, BOMs, variances, inventory controls, and reserves (E&O/obsolescence, PPV, etc.)
Establish a strong operating cadence with Operations and Supply Chain (in‐person huddles); proactively challenge POs/transactions when they don't look right
Maintain audit readiness (standard audit + frequent lender reporting/covenant support)
Lead the weekly update of the 13‐week cash flow forecast with clear variance explanations and forward‐looking insights
Key Responsibilities
Lead day‐to‐day accounting operations including general ledger activity, AP/AR oversight, and month‐end close execution
Own month‐end/quarter‐end/year‐end close, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
Ensure strong balance sheet integrity (reconciliations, rollforwards, substantiation, and clean support for all key accounts)
Own inventory accounting and controls, including:
Standard cost maintenance and discipline (BOM accuracy, overhead concepts, variance analysis)
Cycle count governance, inventory reconciliations, and adjustment approvals
Reserve support (E&O/obsolescence, PPV/variances) and defensible documentation
Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and lenders to ensure timely deliverables and well‐supported workpapers
Drive process improvements across close, reporting, and ERP workflows (clean‐up, standardization, and scalability)
Support weekly cash cadence and the 13‐week cash forecast; communicate variance drivers and risk/opportunity visibility to leadership
Partner cross‐functionally with Operations and Supply Chain to improve purchasing discipline, inventory accuracy, and cost visibility
Team / Scope
AP/AR functions report into the Controller; works closely with Cost Accounting
No Senior Accountant currently
Payroll currently aligned to HR (expected to transition toward Finance over time; likely payroll specialist hire in the future)
Multi‐entity experience is a plus (potential consolidation/clean‐up over time)
Success in ~6 Months
Fully owns the accounting close and reporting cadence; identifies and implements improvements that increase close efficiency and quality
Weekly 13‐week cash flow forecast is accurate, forward‐looking, and trusted by leadership, with clear variance explanations
Inventory, standard costs, and reserves (E&O, PPV, variances) are clean, well‐supported, and audit‐ready
Established a strong operating cadence with Ops and Supply Chain and is viewed as a trusted, detail‐oriented finance partner who pushes back constructively
Qualifications
Required
7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience with manufacturing + inventory depth (standard costing, BOMs, variances, controls)
Demonstrated hands‐on close ownership (journal entries, reconciliations, balance sheet stewardship)
Experience working with external auditors; comfortable supporting lender / covenant reporting requirements
Strong Excel skills; ERP fluency and ability to improve processes—not just operate them
Clear communication, strong judgment, and confidence partnering cross‐functionally
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance (Master's a plus)
CPA preferred (or strong equivalent technical foundation)
Experience with SAP Business ByDesign or similar manufacturing ERP; master data/process clean‐up experience a plus
PE‐backed / mid‐market environment; multi‐entity accounting experience
Benefits
HMO fully paid for self + family
Compensation: $160K–$180K base + 5–10% bonus
On‐site: 5 days/week
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