Controller

Location: North County San Diego
Work Model: Hybrid – Onsite Monday + one additional onsite day of your choice
Compensation: $160K–$170K base + Profit Sharing

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, highly technical Controller to own the complete financial statements and one additional entity. This individual will not be siloed, this is a full-spectrum accounting leadership role that touches every part of the P&L and balance sheet, with deep involvement in GAAP interpretation, financial close, audit, and business partnership.

You will report to the recently promoted Controller (your trainer and mentor), and lead a dispersed team across San Diego, Florida, and Mexico. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, loves technical accounting, and brings strong leadership with a balanced, approachable style.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Statements & Close (Primary Accountability)

• Own full financial statements (P&L and Balance Sheet) for two entities.

• Review and post journal entries; ensure accruals are accurate and complete.

• Perform detailed line-by-line income statement reviews.

• First-level approval on statements → reviewed by Controller → then CFO.

• Manage a 3-day month-end close.

Technical Accounting / GAAP

• Apply and interpret US GAAP with confidence.

• Draft GAAP memos for new pronouncements and complex areas.

• Provide guidance on fixed assets, capitalization of software, and judgment-heavy topics.

• Partner with CFO and external auditors to ensure proper implementation.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Lead preparation of the annual audit PBC list (hundreds of items).

• Review staff-prepared audit schedules for accuracy.

• Collaborate closely with external auditors; support SOX/internal audit initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Lead 3 direct reports across CA and FL; provide coaching, development, and performance oversight.

• Indirectly support a team of ~15 in Mexico.

• Set quality standards, deadlines, and expectations across shared-services teams (AP, general accounting, and AR for one entity).

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner actively with Manufacturing, HR, Sales, IT/IS, Purchasing, Mexico Operations, and Distribution Centers.

• Help internal teams understand charges, GL activity, and financial impact.

• Bring a business-partner mindset, not a checklist mentality.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Public accounting experience (preferably Big 4 or strong regional firm).

• CPA required.

• Strong understanding of US GAAP, including ability to draft and explain GAAP memos.

• Experience owning full financial statements in a mid-sized or large company.

• Experience managing teams (direct + indirect).

• Strong detail orientation with ownership of accuracy and deadlines.

• Comfortable with Team travel to different sites (3x a year)

Industry Experience

• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred; candidates with exposure to inventory, COGS, or production environments will be prioritized.

• Adjacent industries such as biotech or industrial environments are acceptable; construction/service-only backgrounds are less aligned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; Finance acceptable.

• Unrelated majors not considered for this role.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Hybrid:

  • Mandatory onsite Monday & choose one additional onsite day (2 days total)

• Month-end close: occasionally up to 8–9pm on one night

• Strong emphasis on work-life balance