Corporate Controller

Base pay range

$220,000.00/yr - $275,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Controller

Compensation: $220,000 - 275,000 base salary + bonus

Overview

We are partnering with a publicly traded manufacturing company in Orange County to help identify a Corporate Controller to lead their organization’s accounting function and support the broader finance team. This role oversees the full spectrum of accounting operations and plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and effective cross-functional partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of key accounting functions — including Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and other operational accounting areas.
• Lead the monthly financial close process and ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of all financial reporting in accordance with corporate and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and review financial reporting packages and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting frameworks (e.g., US GAAP, IFRS).
• Establish, monitor, and enhance internal controls to safeguard company assets, manage risk, and maintain the integrity of financial information.
• Manage external financial audits, quarterly reviews, and any internal control testing or compliance requirements.
• Interpret and apply relevant accounting standards to support proper accounting treatment and compliance.
• Partner with senior leadership and operational teams on financial analysis, forecasting, strategic projects, and ad-hoc business initiatives.
• Lead ongoing improvements to the general ledger and related financial systems, collaborating with internal teams to enhance data flow and reporting quality.
• Build strong working relationships across the organization as well as with external partners, vendors, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance management to accounting staff to support team development and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Public Accounting Foundation is required; Big 4 experience highly preferred.
• CPA certification required.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 6+ years in industry roles. Manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred. Must be comfortable overseeing a large team.
• Strong technical understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Manufacturing

Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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