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Creative Financial Staffing
Controller
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What they do
A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
$171,473 / year median in California
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Controller Salary:
$165,000 - $180,000Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
Serve as a key business partner to executive and operational leadership.- Lead the accounting function for a complex, inventory-intensive operation.
- Gain visibility into strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting initiatives.
- Leverage advanced analytics, ERP reporting, and business intelligence tools to drive decision-making.
- Influence financial performance through cost analysis and operational insights.
- Lead and develop an established accounting team.
- Drive process improvements and strengthen financial controls across the organization.
- Work in a stable industry with direct impact on business profitability and growth.
- Participate in high-level projects that improve operational efficiency and financial transparency. Key Responsibilities for the Controller Lead accounting team and oversee financial reporting activities.
- Manage cost accounting, inventory tracking, reconciliations, and cost allocations.
- Analyze financial and operational results, including forecasting and variance analysis.
- Partner with operations leadership on budgeting, planning, and business initiatives.
- Develop and enhance ERP reporting, dashboards, and financial analytics.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements. Qualifications for the Controller Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 5+ years of accounting or finance experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or another inventory-intensive industry.
- Strong inventory accounting and inventory reconciliation experience.
- Cost accounting experience including allocations, forecasting, and cost analysis.
- Experience leading and developing accounting staff.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems, Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.