Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead and oversee the financial operations of an organization based in Irvine, California. This role involves managing accounting functions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and delivering strategic insights to support executive decision-making. The Controller will play a key role in building and developing a high-performing team while driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee the accounting operations, including the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, cash flow reviews, and support for procurement and operational planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards by implementing internal control guidelines and adopting new accounting standards as required.
• Manage reporting activities such as monthly and quarterly royalty reporting to stakeholders, including intercompany transactions, and deliver management reports and analyses.
• Collaborate with internal business leaders to align financial reporting with organizational goals and support executive decision-making.
• Partner with finance teams to coordinate comprehensive financial reporting and analysis.
• Monitor and manage internal and external audit processes as well as tax functions in partnership with external firms.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to leadership to inform organizational strategy.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes to enhance efficiency and consistency across the department.
• Analyze financial data to uncover trends, opportunities, and risks, producing detailed reports to support strategic objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering growth and ensuring effective operations.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• CPA designation or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing teams or direct reports.
• Extensive knowledge of internal controls, multi-jurisdictional tax compliance, and accounting system implementations.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial controls.
• Expertise in general ledger accounting, month-end close processes, reconciliations, financial statements, and variance analysis.
• Previous experience as a Controller in a high-growth organization.