Job Description

Controller

San Diego, CA

115-125k + bonus (equity)

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We are a small, stable manufacturing company, founded over 20 years ago, with a new patent positioning us for solid growth. We’re seeking a Controller with a passion for manufacturing, innovation, and scaling operations to join our established leadership team. This newly created role will report directly to the CEO and play a key part in driving our growth by overseeing financial operations, analyzing manufacturing costs, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closes, ensuring timely and accurate accounting records through analytical review of financial results.
  
• Manage daily accounting and financial operations, including general ledger maintenance, payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliations.
  
• Collaborate with all functional areas to analyze manufacturing costs and variances, providing detailed insights into Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
  
• Own the COGS section of the annual budget, delivering monthly reports on budget vs. actual results and trend analysis.
  
• Develop actionable plans for management based on financial analysis to support growth objectives.
  
• Propose and implement improvements to procedures, systems, and processes to strengthen internal controls and support scalability.
  
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to guide strategic decisions, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  
• Establish and enforce policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data as the company grows.
  
• Prepare monthly journal entries for payroll, accruals, prepaid expenses, inventory, and accounts receivable.
  
• Oversee company benefits, insurance, and banking relationships.
  
• Review contract documents to ensure accuracy, proper accounting, coding, and tracking.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
  
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on the manufacturing industry.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, QuickBooks, and advanced Excel.
  
• Strong curiosity, sense of humor, and exceptional critical thinking skills.
  
• Self-directed professional with confidence and a desire to lead a high-performing team.
  
• Comfortable partnering with leadership on high-level strategy, strategic planning, and growth initiatives.
  

Benefits

115-125k + bonus (equity)

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