Assistant Controller

Controller

Compensation: $125 - $145K (DOE); plus yearly bonus; full medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family, 401(K) with matching, as well as generous PTO, sick days, and paid holidays.

Location: Anaheim, CA

Schedule: This is an on-site position and does not have a formal work from home schedule. However, accommodations for a professional working relationship are possible.

The Opportunity:

Looking for an accomplished professional with a successful track record of being responsible for month-end close activities through to financial statements for a small to mid-sized company. From managing staff to working with executives, operations, and more, the role is well rounded and will be actively involved in all financial decisions for the company.

We are conducting a search for a highly successful and growing technology based service provider located in Orange County, CA. This is an opportunity to serve as the right hand to the Executive Team, report to the VP Controller and work closely with the CEO and other members of the 10 person (and growing) accounting team. This person will focus on all things accounting, while focusing on creating value and ensuring financial strength and improving operational efficiency as the business grows. The company is very successful, almost recession proof, acquiring other companies (5 in the last year) and is youthful in spirit; the people are extremely smart and educated, you would report to a CPA, and yet they pride themselves on being relatable, reasonable, approachable and with a uniformity of desire to do excellent work both in the local community and around the world.

If you want an opportunity to influence the company and work side by side with a highly successful team who are genuinely nice people; if you want to make a difference and work in a company that has exciting plans for the future, who's track record exudes success financially, and who’s body of work continues to expand and influence/impact the local community; and if you have respect for all people, cultures and ethnicities, then this could be the job for you.

The Job:

• Help direct the accounting and reporting operations of the organization.

• Assist in overseeing all company accounting activities as well as help advise on strategic matters relating to KPI’s, systems, and internal controls.

• Very high on the priority list is to continue developing policies to control and coordinate accounting, auditing, reporting, AP, AR, GL and all billing related activities.

• Develop and administer procedures and systems - implement these systems to ensure efficiencies and streamline processes.

• Prepare financial statements, maintain all accounting records, and develop, analyze and interpret statistical and accounting information.

• Mentor senior and staff accountants, as well as AP and AR associates.

Primary Functions:

• Be a HANDS-ON accountant with, but not limited to, the following:

• Month-end close and financial statement preparation

• ERP system enhancements and improvements

• Internal management reporting

• AP/AR/Payroll/Billing

• Oversee tax preparation by outside firm

• Manage banking relationships and safeguard assets

• Cash management

• Fixed assets

• Assisting with budgeting/forecasting

• Acquisitions and integrations

• Staff supervision

Qualifications:

• Experience overseeing and performing month end close including preparation of financial statements

• Must have experience improving/updating accounting operations and efficiencies through process streamlining and leveraging technology

• Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team environment

• Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to adapt to various situations

• Demonstrated strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative work environment

• Team-oriented, easy to work with, and good-humored.

Educational And Certification Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; preferably with concentration in accounting

• 5-10 or more years of total professional accounting experience including preparation of financial statements and oversight of significant company accounting processes.

• Public accounting experience and a CPA are a plus but may be substituted for prior experience performing in a similar role.

Thank you for your consideration.