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Controller
Santa Fe Springs, CA Direct-Hire $120000.00 - $155000.00 Onsite
Job Description

?? Controller - Direct Hire Opportunity

?? Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA
?? Salary: $120,000-$160,000
?? Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM (Flexible start time)
?? Status: 100% Onsite

About the Role

As Controller, you'll be the financial backbone, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance across all financial operations. You'll be a key member of the plant management team, driving performance, enforcing strong internal controls, and applying economic rigor to decision-making. Plus, you'll lead a team of 4 direct reports and manage the unique accounting requirements tied to U.S. government contracts.

? What We're Looking For

  • Manufacturing experience - REQUIRED
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance + 8+ years total experience
  • Proven leadership managing 4 direct reports
  • ERP & Forecasting Systems experience (Epicor & OneStream preferred)
  • Full-scale accounting knowledge: reporting, controls, budgeting, processes
  • Culture Fit:
    • Speaks their mind respectfully
    • Detail-oriented, adaptable, and ready to wear multiple hats
    • Self-starter who thrives independently

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach the California finance team in accounting, job costing, and inventory validation
  • Oversee monthly accounting processes, journal entries, and reconciliations
  • Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans aligned with strategic objectives
  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and government contract requirements
  • Drive financial analysis to optimize cost and margin performance
  • Coordinate audits and internal controls
  • Manage month-end close, account reconciliations, and performance reporting
  • Support contract negotiations and capital spending justifications
  • Champion continuous improvement and talent development within the finance team

Ready to Take the Next Step?

?? For more details, contact us today,

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. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Job Reference: JN -122025-411692