The Controller oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance for a growing multi-location retail organization. Reporting to the CFO, this role ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial information while building scalable processes that support continued expansion.
Key Responsibilities
Lead period end closes; prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP
Manage all accounting operations: general ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and revenue recognition
Establish and maintain internal controls; coordinate external audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations
Support CFO in annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow monitoring; analyze budget-vs-actual variances
Partner with Operations to monitor store-level profitability, labor costs, COGS/margin trends, and expense management
Lead ERP/financial system improvements; standardize and automate accounting processes across locations
Support financial integration of new and acquired locations
Lead, develop, and set performance expectations for the accounting team
Success Metrics
Performance will be assessed on: timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting, close process efficiency, audit outcomes, budget variance management, strength of internal controls, and accounting team development.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred
8-12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including Controller or senior accounting leadership
Strong GAAP knowledge; experience with multi-location retail, automotive, or service environments preferred
Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
High integrity, strong analytical and organizational skills
Base Salary Range $130k-$170k DOE
Numbers & Facts
Location
Anaheim, CA
Salary
$130,000–$170,000 Per Year
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Automotive Repair and Maintenanceunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Cash Flowunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)unmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Expense Managementunmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Complianceunmatched
Financial Controlunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
Financial Systemsunmatched
Fixed Assetsunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Profit & Lossunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Retailunmatched
Revenue Recognitionunmatched
Scalable System Developmentunmatched
Tax Regulationsunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
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