CONTROLLER – MANUFACTURING | TORRANCE, CA
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Controller for a confidential manufacturing client in Torrance, CA. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA with public-company experience and a strong background in financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and process improvement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who can identify inefficiencies, strengthen controls, improve processes, and partner effectively across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead preparation and review of periodic financial statements, footnotes, earnings materials, and regulatory filings.
- Oversee financial controls, accounting policies, governance, and management review processes.
- Partner with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
- Support accounting and reporting requirements related to M&A, financings, and other strategic initiatives.
- Research and interpret US GAAP and regulatory requirements and apply them to financial reporting and disclosures.
- Manage reporting calendars and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet critical deadlines.
- Support the monthly/quarterly close and consolidation process.
- Review financial information for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased efficiency across accounting and financial reporting functions.
- Develop and implement improved accounting procedures, controls, workflows, and reporting processes.
- Provide accounting leadership and technical guidance to management and cross-functional business partners.
Ideal Candidate
- Active CPA required.
- Publicly traded company experience required.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, financial statements, and internal controls.
- Proven experience with external audits and complex financial reporting.
- Demonstrated success improving accounting processes, implementing efficiencies, and strengthening controls.
- Experience with M&A, financings, or other complex transactions preferred.
- Manufacturing or multi-entity experience strongly preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
If you are a CPA with public-company experience who enjoys improving processes and building stronger accounting operations, we would like to hear from you.
For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013512978 email resume to david.bizub@roberthalf.c0m
- 10+ years of progressive experience in controllership, financial reporting, or corporate accounting roles.
- Strong background in audited financial statements, annual reporting, consolidations, and external financial disclosures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting guidance, regulatory filing requirements, and internal control practices.
- Experience collaborating with independent auditors and managing quarterly and year-end audit activities.
- Ability to support complex transactions such as financings, mergers, acquisitions, and related reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in financial close processes, financial statement analysis, and reporting systems such as Workday Financial Management.
- Excellent organizational, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent credential is preferred.