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Elevate-Studio

Assistant Controller

Elevate-Studio, Irvine, California, United States, 92713

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The mandate

Location:

Irvine, CA |

Work Setup:

On-site (M–F, 8–5) Stabilize and lead monthly and quarterly close. Own GL, reporting, and tax filings. Lift the AR/AP and general accounting function. Tighten controls and streamline ERP workflows (Salesforce/Certinia preferred). What you’ll own

Close & reporting:

calendar, cutoffs, accruals, reconciliations, journals. Deliver monthly BS, P&L, CF, and management reporting packs.

GAAP & policies:

maintain accounting policies, tie-outs, supporting schedules, and documentation.

Tax:

state and local filings monthly/quarterly/annually; respond to notices.

AR/AP/GL leadership:

set SLAs, workflow, approvals, and cross-training; coach staff and address bottlenecks.

Job cost:

costing, analysis, and reporting; support percent-of-completion and WIP schedules as applicable.

Controls:

design and maintain key controls to safeguard assets and produce audit-ready financials.

Cross-functional:

partner with operations, sales, and field teams to resolve close issues and data gaps.

FP&A support:

budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and ad hoc analysis.

Audits:

coordinate year-end external audit and field audits; compile PBC lists and support timely completion.

What success looks like in 3–6 months Predictable close cadence with clean reconciliations and fewer manual entries.

A standard monthly reporting pack for leadership and field leaders.

AR/AP aging stabilized with clear owner actions and cadence.

Documented processes and controls adopted by the team.

ERP usage improved; less spreadsheet sprawl and faster data pulls.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or similar.

5+ years across accounting functions; experience in a senior/lead role.

Background in construction, building products, or field services; job costing experience.

US GAAP proficiency; skilled with both accrual and cash processes.

Track record leading AR, AP, and general accounting teams.

ERP proficiency;

Salesforce/Certinia preferred.

Advanced Excel.

CPA strongly desired.

Nice to have

WIP and percent-of-completion experience.

Multi-entity consolidations.

ERP implementation or optimization projects.

BI/reporting tools exposure.

Compensation & benefits

Base up to $165k

+

10% bonus , plus medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and PTO. Work schedule

On-site in Irvine, Monday–Friday, 8–5. Current workload is heavy with a plan to move toward a steady 40-hour week. Compensation:

$165,000 per year

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