Controller; CPA Job Costa Mesa area,California USA,Finance & Banking

Position: Controller (CPA)

Overview

Fast Growing Wellness Brand looking to hire a Corporate Controller
. This is a permanent, onsite opportunity in Costa Mesa, CA. Salary expectations up to 150K.

Summary

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the company's accounting operations, financial controls, and reporting accuracy across multiple entities and states. This is a hands-on leadership role for a seasoned accounting professional who can own day-to-day accounting execution while building structure, enforcing controls, and ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting. The Controller plays a critical role in cash flow visibility, compliance, audit readiness, and executive decision support.

This role is not purely strategic - it requires active involvement in the numbers.

Core Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Close Management – Own the full accounting function, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close. Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close across all entities. Review and approve account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules. Maintain and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Financial Reporting & Analysis – Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Provide variance analysis and financial insights to executive leadership. Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning. Ensure financial data is accurate, consistent, and decision-ready.

Compliance, Tax & Audit Support – Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including California requirements. Oversee sales/use tax, payroll tax, and multi-state compliance coordination. Partner with external tax advisors, auditors, and accounting firms. Prepare audit schedules and documentation; support audits and regulatory reviews.

Payroll, Benefits & Intercompany Oversight – Oversee payroll accounting, reconciliations, and accruals in coordination with Payroll and HR teams. Ensure proper accounting for benefits, workers compensation, and employer taxes. Manage intercompany transactions, allocations, and eliminations across entities.

Systems, Controls & Process Improvement – Own accounting systems and workflows (e.g., Quick Books, Net Suite, or similar). Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable accounting processes. Strengthen internal controls to support growth, audit readiness, and risk mitigation. Ensure documentation and SOPs are maintained and followed.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration – Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff. Partner with HR, Operations, Legal, and Executive teams to align financial practices with business needs. Serve as the primary accounting point of contact for leadership.

Qualifications

Required

CPA or CMA designation
Bachelor s degree in Accounting or Finance
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller Assistant Controller responsibilities
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
Experience managing month-end close and multi-entity accounting
Prior experience in multi-state, high-growth, or regulated environments

Strongly Preferred

Experience supporting audits and working with external accounting firms
Experience in cannabis, hemp, CPG, or other regulated industries

Skills & Competencies

High attention to detail with strong organizational discipline
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance execution and oversight
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear communicator able to translate financial data for non-finance stakeholders
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments

What Success Looks Like

Timely, accurate, and clean monthly financials
Clear visibility into cash flow, liabilities, and intercompany activity
Strong internal controls and audit readiness
Scalable accounting processes that support continued growth
Leadership confidence in financial data and reporting

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The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on…


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