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Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Controller

Pay: $130,000–$150,000/yr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Vernon, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

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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

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Controller Ledgent Finance & Accounting - 4.0 Vernon, CA Job Details Full-time $130,000 - $150,000 a year 23 hours ago Qualifications Accounting systems Financial close processing Performance improvement leadership Internal controls Management Automation Food processing plant experience Bachelor's degree in finance Spreadsheets ERP systems Finance Manufacturing facility experience Bachelor's degree Accounting experience within manufacturing industry Financial workflow efficiency improvements Financial control management Managing accounting teams Mentoring Leading team collaboration initiatives Food industry Productivity software Process improvement planning Manufacturing Bachelor's degree in accounting Senior level Month-end close Process management Leadership Manufacturing company experience

Accounting Full Job Description Controller Location:

Vernon, CA (Onsite, Monday-Friday)

Compensation:

$130K-$150

K Employment Type:

Direct Hire A growing, established food processing and manufacturing company is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations and support continued business growth. This role is open due to a planned retirement and offers the opportunity to step into a stable, long-tenured team environment. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities Lead and mentor a team of 7 (AP, AR, payroll, and accounting) Manage month-end, financial reporting, and internal controls Drive process improvements, with a focus on automation and documentation Partner closely with ownership on financial insights and business decisions Maintain and optimize ERP system (currently Syspro) Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Proven experience in manufacturing or food processing required Strong background in process improvement and reporting automation Hands-on leadership style with strong communication skills Ability to assess existing processes before implementing changes Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.