GHJ
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ's relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client's needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
Ready to take the lead in a manufacturing Controller role in a well-established, employee-owned manufacturing company that's been shaping innovation for nearly a century?
What You'll Do
- Lead the general accounting function, including cost accounting, cash management, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Oversee internal controls and ensure compliance with US GAAP to safeguard company assets.
- Drive budgeting and financial analysis across departments, helping management make sound, data-driven decisions.
- Manage monthly and year-end close processes, audits, and government reporting.
- Partner closely with operations and cost accounting to ensure accurate inventory and cost reporting.
- Supervise and mentor a small accounting team (GL, AP, and Cost Accountant).
- Continuously evaluate and improve accounting processes to increase accuracy and efficiency.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred).
- 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 3+ in a management capacity.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing cost accounting and ERP systems (experience with Plex , EPICOR, or other integrated platforms a plus).
- Manufacturing experience. Aerospace experience is preferred but not required.
- Confident communicator and hands-on leader - able to motivate teams and collaborate cross-functionally.
- Stable, Established, and Growing: Over 90 years in business with a strong foothold in the aerospace and defense industry.
- Tech-Savvy Leadership: Work directly with a forward-thinking CEO/CFO who values innovation and continuous improvement.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, 11 holidays, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.
- In-Office Role: Collaborate closely with leadership and your team 100% in office in the Downey, CA area.
$120,000 - $140,000 a year
If you're a seasoned Controller or an ambitious Accounting Manager with manufacturing industry experience ready to step into a director-level position with leadership visibility, ownership potential, and meaningful influence - this is your next move.
#GHJSS #LI-AS1