Financial Controller

Controller / Financial Controller

Woodland, CA • Full Time • On Site

At Bailey’s, we are building something that lasts.

We are a family owned, 50 year legacy company and North America’s most trusted outfitter for forestry and tree care professionals. Our reputation has been earned over decades by pioneering trusted solutions delivered on time with passion, expertise, and reliability.

Based in Woodland, California, Bailey’s serves professionals across North America with professional grade tools and equipment for the logging, forestry, tree care, and landscaping industries. From chainsaws and protective gear to specialized forestry equipment, we support the people who work in the field every day.

Our brand promise is simple: Trusted Solutions. Delivered on time.

We are looking for a Financial Controller who wants to help scale a business with both history and momentum.

This role is not just about closing the books. It is about ownership, visibility, and building financial clarity that drives better decisions across the company.

If you believe success comes from strong teamwork and collaboration, and you value structure, accountability, and continuously improving how things work, you will fit well here.

Vision

North America’s most trusted outfitter for forestry and tree care professionals.

Mission

We serve forestry and tree care professionals with reliable, high quality solutions delivered on time and strengthened through committed partnerships.

Purpose

We exist to inspire and empower our customers, partners, and employees to grow, succeed, and prosper together.

Brand Promise

Trusted Solutions. Delivered on time.

This is a full time, on site position in Woodland, California.

The Financial Controller will oversee financial operations, ensure the integrity of financial reporting, and provide the leadership team with accurate financial insight that supports decision making and long term growth.

This role combines hands on accounting leadership with operational financial oversight across multiple entities.

Financial Leadership

• Own month end close, financial statements, and trial balance accuracy

• Prepare year end financials and coordinate with external CPA

• Build and manage annual budgets including P&L and balance sheet

• Maintain 13 week cash flow forecast and weekly cash reporting

• Manage journal entries, prepaids, and accruals

• Own fixed assets and depreciation schedules

• Ensure ERP financial integrity and fiscal year setup

Cash, Banking, and Controls

• Reconcile all accounts including bank and general ledger

• Approve wires, ACH, and outgoing payments

• Own and manage the company’s banking relationships and financial institution partnerships

• Maintain credit facilities, financing relationships, and banking services

• Manage AR and AP oversight and support the accounting team when needed

• Maintain credit cards, prepaid balances, and financial account structure

• Ensure strong internal controls and clean audit trails

Tax and Compliance

• Manage sales tax compliance including Avalara

• Oversee excise tax, annual filings, and reporting requirements

• Support property tax, 1099 reporting, and regulatory filings

• Ensure compliance across multiple entities

Payroll, Benefits, and HR Oversight

• Oversee bi weekly payroll and commissions

• Manage benefits renewals, 401k reporting, and ACA compliance

• Ensure employee file compliance and HR regulatory requirements

• Coordinate workers compensation, OSHA reporting, and insurance audits

• Partner with leadership on HR processes and compliance

Operational Ownership

• Maintain dealer license compliance and required reporting

• Support multiple related entities and subsidiaries

• Own annual filings, renewals, and regulatory cycles

• Maintain a structured corporate reporting calendar

• Month end close is clean, consistent, and on time

• Cash visibility is clear and forward looking

• Financials are trusted and used for decision making

• Compliance is handled without surprises

• Processes are improving, not just being maintained

• Understand the structure of our entities, ERP systems, and financial reporting

• Take ownership of the month end close and reporting process

• Establish clear cash visibility and reporting cadence

• Strengthen financial controls and reporting structure

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting clarity

• Strong accounting foundation with Controller level ownership

• Experience preparing and managing financial statements and financial reporting

• Expertise in accounting, general ledger management, and reconciliations

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining structure

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets required

• Experience with ERP systems required, including SAP Business One

• Experience with financial systems such as QuickBooks or similar platforms is a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• CPA or CMA preferred

• Experience in equipment, industrial supply, distribution, or similar industries is a plus

• Enjoys building structure and financial clarity in a growing company

• Comfortable being hands on while also thinking strategically

• Wants visibility with leadership and influence on decisions

• Takes ownership and follows through

This role may not be the right fit if:

• You prefer a highly layered corporate environment

• You want a purely strategic role without operational accounting involvement

• You are uncomfortable working across multiple responsibilities

This is a role where you can actually make an impact.

You will work directly with leadership, help shape how we operate, and build systems that support long term growth.

Bailey’s is a family owned company with a 50 year legacy, and we continue to evolve while staying grounded in what built our reputation.

We value people who take ownership, follow through, improve what they touch, and care about the outcome.

If this role sounds like a fit, please apply through LinkedIn and include a short note telling us:

1. Why this role interests you

2. Your experience with ERP or financial systems