Controller (Ventura, CA)

A growing, mid-sized company is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee full-cycle accounting operations in a small, collaborative office environment. This is a 100% onsite role with an immediate need.

Compensation: $100K-$120K
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Type: Direct Hire

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee full-cycle accounting including AP, AR, and general ledger
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Manage cash flow, budgeting support, and financial analysis
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insights
• Support and manage accounting operations in a small team setting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership exposure
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience managing full accounting cycles, AP/AR
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas)
• Experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP

Ideal Candidate:

• Hands-on and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working in a smaller, fast-paced office environment
• Strong accounting foundation with ability to work independently

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.