ControllerValencia, CA 91381 USWe 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 insightsKey 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 visibilityTeam / Scope- AP/AR functions report into the Controller;
works closely with CostAccounting- 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 constructivelyQualificationsRequired- 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 abilityto improve processes—not just operate them- Clear communication, strong judgment, and confidence partnering cross‑functionallyPreferred- 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 accountingexperienceBenefits- HMO fully paid for self + family- Compensation: $160K–$180K base + 5–10% bonus- On‑site: 5 days/week#J-18808-Ljbffr