Controller

Colleen McAuliffe is looking for an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting for a multi-entity organization based in Oakland, California. This position blends day-to-day financial leadership with oversight of controls, compliance, and reporting accuracy across corporate and related entities. The role requires sound judgment, strong organizational ability, and a hands-on approach to managing complex accounting activities while partnering with leadership on financial insight and process improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Direct accounting activities across multiple entities, including ledger maintenance, reconciliations, cash activity, payables, and receivables.
• Lead monthly and annual close cycles, ensuring timely completion of entries, accruals, account analysis, and financial statement preparation.
• Review financial results, investigate fluctuations, and present meaningful analysis to support business decisions.
• Oversee vendor payments, customer receivable activity, and subledger-to-ledger balancing while resolving exceptions efficiently.
• Monitor payroll-related accounting, benefit cost allocations, tax obligations, and coordination of required filings with external partners.
• Manage compliance reporting such as 1099 preparation, unclaimed property submissions, business license renewals, and property tax documentation.
• Coordinate external audit support, retirement plan reporting, and the collection of financial records required for examinations and reviews.
• Strengthen internal controls, refine accounting procedures, and identify opportunities to improve automation, scalability, and reporting quality.
• Supervise and develop accounting team members while collaborating with operations, human resources, information technology, and executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.