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Controller — Anaheim, CA (on-site)
About the Role We're seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the finance function for this business unit. This is a high-visibility seat with direct responsibility for billing, collections, reporting, and building scalable financial infrastructure to support continued growth — with a clear path to grow into a broader corporate controllership over time.
What You'll Do
- Lead the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
- Prepare monthly reporting packages, including variance analysis and actionable insights
- Oversee billing, fees, collections, and receivables performance across a portfolio of recurring accounts
- Manage accounts payable, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger integrity
- Evaluate and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
- Coordinate annual audit activities and serve as primary liaison to external auditors
- Develop and enhance KPI reporting to drive operational and financial performance
- Partner on system and process improvements, including a legacy-to-cloud ERP transition
What You Bring
- 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including people management
- CPA or CMA preferred
- Experience with ERP implementations or system conversions
- Manufacturing or operating-company background a plus
- Must be able to work fully on-site