Controller

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Controller to join our team in California. This position is well suited for a finance specialist who wants to contribute beyond core accounting by supporting leadership with financial insight, planning, and operational decision-making. The role offers meaningful involvement across reporting, forecasting, performance analysis, and global business activity, with the opportunity to influence processes and help guide continued growth. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 if interested or call your Robert Half Recruiter directly.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the company’s accounting operations, including oversight of the general ledger, month-end close activities, and the preparation of accurate financial reports.

• Produce timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring reporting is complete, well supported, and aligned with audit requirements.

• Direct budgeting and forecasting efforts by partnering with leadership to develop financial plans, evaluate results, and refine projections.

• Perform detailed financial and operational analysis to identify trends, explain variances, and support informed business decisions.

• Manage the annual audit process and coordinate the preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses required by external auditors.

• Oversee inventory-related financial controls and support annual inventory review activities to maintain accuracy and accountability.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on procurement planning, operational performance reviews, and process improvement initiatives that strengthen financial visibility.

• Support system and process enhancements, including effective use of major ERP platforms, to improve reporting efficiency and internal control.

• Provide ad hoc analysis and business insights to executive leadership on key financial, operational, and strategic priorities.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or controllership roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial statement preparation, general ledger management, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience supporting annual audited financial statements and working directly with external auditors.
• Demonstrated success in budgeting, forecasting, and broader financial planning activities.
• Ability to conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance review and ad hoc reporting for leadership.
• Familiarity with inventory accounting and annual inventory-related processes.
• Proficiency with a major ERP system and strong capability in improving financial reporting workflows.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to partner across departments and present financial information clearly to management.