Controller

The Judge Group has partnered with a leading industrial manufacturer and distributor to identify a Controller to be based out of one of their facilities in La Mirada, California. The role will be highly visible, reporting directly to the President, with a dotted line to the CFO. It will have A&F oversight of multiple sites (three, with a strong likelihood of a fourth to be added).The role will lead the daily administration of A&F activities, as well as lead Continuous Improvement projects of the company's Accounting Function. This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounting Leader to join the organization in a period of unprecedented growth.Duties & Responsibilities:• Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts on a recurring basis, including posting monthly journal entries, completing account reconciliations, providing variance analysis, and investigating discrepancies.• Provides strategic financial leadership and support on the evaluation of customer profitability, capital investments, and overall cost affecting the business.• Oversees and manages the accounts payable and accounts receivable function.• Assist the President and CFO on a variety of projects and business improvement initiatives• Conduct month and year end closing, reconcile, and balance all accounts and review monthly journal entries.Requirements:• Education: Bachelors degree in business management, accounting, or finance• Experience: 5+ years experience in a manufacturing industry, 3-5 years as a Controller and ready to take on a larger more dynamic business.• Must have strong technical and analytical skills with solid cost accounting background.