Corporate Controller

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Corporate Controller to lead and oversee the accounting and financial reporting functions across multiple legal entities. This position plays a key leadership role within the finance organization and is responsible for consolidated financial reporting, audit coordination, manufacturing cost accounting, inventory controls, ERP integration support, banking compliance, and the development of scalable financial processes.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and detail-oriented, with strong manufacturing accounting experience, deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, expertise in inventory and standard costing, and proven success managing accounting operations in a multi-entity environment. This role requires a collaborative leader who can effectively partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Sales, Human Resources, Legal, and Executive Management.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Consolidation

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for multiple legal entities
• Prepare and oversee consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Manage intercompany accounting, eliminations, and reconciliations
• Coordinate annual external audits and related schedules across multiple entities
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of internal management reporting packages
• Partner with executive leadership by providing financial analysis and operational insights

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Oversee all manufacturing accounting functions, including:
  • Inventory valuation
  • Standard costing
  • Bill of Materials (BOM) integrity
  • Labor and overhead absorption
  • Variance analysis
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to improve inventory accuracy and efficiency
• Analyze gross margin trends, production costs, scrap, labor efficiencies, and KPIs
• Support ERP system enhancements and inventory management improvements

Accounting Operations

• Direct all core accounting functions, including:
  • General Ledger
  • Accounts Receivable and Collections
  • Accounts Payable
  • Fixed Assets
  • Treasury and Cash Management
  • T&E Reporting
  • Insurance
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Ensure timely bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and reporting
• Manage business insurance coordination and reporting

Banking, Compliance & Audit

• Prepare and review borrowing base certificates, bank covenant reporting, and compliance requirements
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, insurance providers, and regulators
• Ensure compliance with all applicable reporting requirements, including:
  • Sales and use tax
  • Property tax
  • Business licenses
  • Regulatory filings
  • Employee credit cards and expense reporting
• Assist with year-end tax schedules and supporting documentation

Systems & Process Improvement

• Evaluate and improve accounting workflows, controls, and reporting systems
• Support ERP implementations, upgrades, and integrations
• Develop and monitor financial and operational KPIs
• Drive automation initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff and managers
• Establish performance expectations and professional development plans
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and training initiatives
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance finance culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 15+ years of progressiv

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.