Controller / VP Finance - Huntington Beach, CA

Provide leadership and manage company finances, accounting department and internal and external reporting. Responsibilities include complex financial forecasting, data analysis and costing in a manufacturing environment with a growing company that is investing in R&D and technology.

Must have experience ALL of areas below to be considered:

1. Manufacturing
2. Cost Accounting
3. Inventory
4. Understanding of GAAP
5. FP&A
6. Proven leadership skills

Responsibilities:

1. LMA (Lead, Manage, Hold Accountable)
   • Participate in Leadership team meetings and activities
   • Lead, manage and hold accountable direct reporting employees
   • Provide quarterly and annual review with Lead people
   • Establish internal work processes for financial department and monitor their progress 
2. Accounting
   • Oversee accounting operations: GL, A/P, PO, Inventory, A/R, Assets, Intangibles
   • Financial Reports in accordance with GAAP
   • Review payroll data and payroll taxes
   • Maintain a sophisticated system of standard costing within the ERP system
     • Multi-state and federal government employee and tax regulations
     • Accounting and finance procedures with proper segregation of duties
     • Coordinate with external CPAs, tax accountants and auditors
     • Maintain proper company records
     • Establish and maintain banking relationships
     • Negotiate and maintain lines of credit (compliance/covenants)
     • Help management develop budgets
     • Report on budget vs. actuals
       
3. Financial Statements / Analysis

• Accurate projections of cash flow and net income using custom excel based system
• Recommendations to management to help maintain bank covenant compliance when necessary
• Assess financial risk
• Accurate and comprehensive financial statements and analysis
• Review financial contracts, agreements, and insurance policies

Experience/Training/Education

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Master’s degree and/or CPA, CMA preferred
• 10+ years experience in a senior finance position
• Financial forecasting, accounting principles and financial analysis
• A strong background in managerial accounting, inventory control, and product costing
• Strong interpersonal skills with the propensity to successfully foster new and maintain long-standing business relationships
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written; skilled in the art of negotiation
• Outstanding integrity, solid moral judgment, and the ability to make important decisions under pressure
• Expert problem solver, analytical thinker, and decision-maker
• Possess strong leadership skills and business acumen