Controller

Controller #3212303

Job Title: Controller

Location: Stanton, CA

Compensation: $130 - 165K Base Salary

Benefits: Full Comprehensive Package

On-site, Hybrid or Remote: Hybrid

Job Type: Direct Hire

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Experience: 8+ Years

Industry: Food Manufacturing 

Company Size: 500-1 Billion Dollar Company

Keys to Job: CPA preferred but not a must or Master’s Degree, in accounting finance. Food manufacturing experience. Large ERP Systems, Internal Controls, Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field, Willing to Travel as Needed; The Controller must excel in financial leadership by delivering strategic insights, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and industry standards across multiple manufacturing sites. Strong analytical skills, advanced proficiency in financial tools like Excel and ERP systems, and the ability to drive actionable analytics are critical for optimizing operational efficiency and profitability. Effective collaboration, communication, and a proactive problem-solving mindset are essential for partnering with cross-functional teams and supporting strategic initiatives.

 

Job Description

The Controller serves as a pivotal financial accounting leader for multiple manufacturing sites, delivering strategic insights and actionable analytics to enhance operational efficiency, cost management, and profitability. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance, support strategic initiatives, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include overseeing budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

 

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (required); Master’s degree or CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive financial experience in a manufacturing environment, with expertise in cost accounting and inventory management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and ERP systems. Experience with financial reporting platforms is essential.
• Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and manufacturing-specific financial processes, including standard costing and fixed asset tracking.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to build trust-based partnerships with stakeholders. Strong analytical mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel up to as needed.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports, focusing on variances, KPIs, and cost drivers. Identify risks, opportunities, and root causes, and support leadership in implementing corrective actions.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting cycles, ensuring accurate cost projections aligned with operational KPIs and strategic goals.
• Oversee inventory reconciliation, ensure accuracy of reported results, and manage aged inventory reserves. Develop and maintain standard costing models for new and existing products.
• Manage the month-end close process for multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with GAAP and accurate reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Strengthen internal control processes, address deficiencies, and mitigate business risks to maintain operational integrity.
• Partner with operations and project teams to conduct ROI and cost/benefit analyses for capital projects and new product initiatives. Provide financial guidance to optimize profitability and operational efficiency.
• Support annual audits and respond to compliance-related inquiries as needed.
• Act as a change agent by proposing innovative solutions to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and streamline financial processes.
• Assist senior leadership with special projects, financial modeling, and strategic initiatives as required.

 

Retail Options, Executive Search
Stanton
United States of America

About the company

Relentless Talent Solutions, Powered by Innovation

We take a non-stop approach to talent acquisition by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, social media, a database of over 7 million candidates, and a team of recruiters spanning the United States, the Caribbean, and Canada.

In today’s shrinking talent pool, speed is critical—and that’s where we come in. As a boutique firm with a broad reach, we manage the entire hiring journey—from the first conversation to the moment your new hire walks through your door.

What Sets Us Apart

• Geographic Expertise: We succeed where others struggle—finding top talent in challenging regions and remote markets.

• Discreet & Strategic: From confidential searches to special projects, we handle sensitive assignments with professionalism and precision.

• End-to-End Partnership: Our team acts as an extension of your company, fully immersing ourselves in your business culture and hiring needs.

Our Core Values

We Build Long-Term Relationships

We go beyond transactions to foster genuine, lasting partnerships.

We Are an Extension of Your Team

We invest the time to understand your goals, culture, and hiring challenges.

We Move Fast—And Smart

We deliver top-tier candidates swiftly and efficiently—the first time.

We Focus on Quality, Not Quantity

You receive carefully vetted talent, not stacks of résumés.

We Handle Every Detail

Reference checks? Already done. Every candidate we present is fully vetted and ready for the next step.

Job ID: 9523060 / Ref: 6d162b2fe047a3c176545a17b4d40bcc