Controller x x Westside

Overview

Controller - CPA - C.P.A.

- Certified Public Accountant - GAAP - Inventory - Cost Accounting - Financial Reporting - IFRS

Are you an experienced Accounting Manager or Director with a CPA and strong inventory experience? If so, we are working on a Controller role you may be a good fit for...read more about the opportunity below!

A Westside distributor is looking for a Controller for their team. In this Controller role, this person will be responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, GAAP and IFRS compliance, and assisting with growth strategy. To be successful in this role, the Controller should have great communication, a quick learner, and have strong character. Does this sound like you? If so, then please read the full Controller job description below to see if this could be a good match!

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• Active CPA
• 10+ years of accounting experience
• Must have people management experience
• Experience in an inventory or transportation related environment (manufacturing, CPG, distribution, logistics, oil and gas, etc.)
• Advanced Excel
• Public accounting experience a plus
• IFRS experience a plus

• Oversee the creation and review of monthly and year-end financial reporting.
• Produce consolidated financials covering the company and all entities.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory reporting obligations.
• Serve as the primary liaison for annual external audits.
• Manage the general ledger, billing, revenue recognition, AP, AR, and fixed assets.
• Lead the month-end close.
• Design and refine accounting processes and tools to support scalability and operational effectiveness.
• Deliver financial insights that guide strategic initiatives and growth.
• Assess and enhance accounting workflows to uphold GAAP and reinforce internal controls.
• Supervise, coach, and develop the accounting team.
• Interpret financial outcomes and present meaningful recommendations to leadership.
• Contribute to establishing and optimizing accounting practices in new international markets.
• Manage global tax planning and compliance matters.
• Create strategies to address foreign currency exposure and minimize exchange-rate-related risks.
• Identify key financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Ensure safeguarding of organizational assets through robust controls.
• Build and maintain a strong internal control environment.

• Opportunity to grow with a company that is having global expansion
• Opportunity to work with industry experts with a lot of knowledge and wisdom
• Opportunity to assist with onboarding a new ERP

So, if you are an experienced Accounting Manager or Director with a CPA and experience related to inventory or transportation then we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume for this Controller role as we would love to hear from you!

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