Job Summary:

The Controller is primarily responsible for the accounting operations of the company, including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards. The controller reports directly to the company president.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee the operations of the accounting department and provide backup for day-to-day accounting, payroll, bookkeeping, AP and AR responsibilities.

- Develop and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures, including internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, program budgets and actual expenditures.

- Consistently analyze financial data and issue timely and complete financial statements including preparation of the corporate annual report, monthly P&L and Balance Sheet.

- Manage the production of the annual budgets and forecasts for all company programs and divisions.

- Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management.

- Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.

- Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit.

- Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.

- Comply with local, State, and Federal government laws, regulations, guidelines, reporting requirements and tax filings.

- Comply with all company and State employment policies.

- Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting or business administration

- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in senior-level corporate finance and accounting for a mid-to-large corporation

- California Licensed CPA or CMA

- Expert knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, including GAAP

- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statement and projections

- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process

- Experience with budgeting, forecasting and profitability analysis

- Must pass a criminal background check

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 10 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person