Financial Controller

The Financial Controller reports to the President and is a senior-level manager who oversees the firm’s financial and accounting operations and is responsible for the company’s books and records.

The Financial Controller ensures that the business is operating effectively and efficiently by managing its accounting functions and establishing and monitoring internal controls. Responsibilities include all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures, banking and finance activities, financial risk management, proper reporting and payment to taxing authorities, insurance recommendations and related purchases, and corporate documentation. The Controller works with the rest of the management team to dynamically run the business and ensure that the business is profitable and has proper internal controls.

The financial controller’s four types of responsibilities are:

Steward: Protects and conserves the business’s resources and accurately reports on its financial position.

Operator: Manages the finance organization efficiently.

Catalyst: Provides the right information at the right time to support business execution.

Strategist: Helps executives move the company toward its mission and goals with financial information and analysis.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Leadership: Mentor and manage the accounting and financial team.

Accounting Management: Support, oversee and manage all accounting operations such as Invoicing, A/R, A/P, GL, payroll processing and labor tax compliance, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and the preparation of monthly sales and use tax returns; and company insurance renewals. Support month-end and year-end close processes. Oversee the CCTC (California Competes Tax Credit) and California Manufacturer’s Partial Sales Tax Exemption programs. Develop and oversee maintenance of the Fixed Assets Register and asset depreciation.

Business Process Development: Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls, especially spending controls, to safeguard company assets and minimize opportunity for fraud. Identify accounting and financial issues and suggest timely solutions. Identify and report on opportunities for efficiency improvement and cost reductions across the business.

Budgets and Forecasting: Coordinate and/or fully create/prepare the budget and financial forecasts. Prepare projections annually and update monthly with actual figures and report variances.

Financial strategy: Develop financial strategies for the business, including risk mitigation plans and opportunity forecasting, and effectively communicate them to upper management.

Cash flow management: Monitor and balance cash flows into and out of the business to meet obligations and optimize investment by maintaining an appropriate level of capital in the organization.

Debt management: Implement and administer loan agreements for company borrowing. Establish and manage policies for vendor payment, as well as collecting moneys owed to the company by customers.

Banking: set up bank accounts and manage banking relationships.

Reporting and analysis: Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements, and assure the quality of financial transactions and financial reporting. Provide financial reporting and analyses to guide decision-making by other company managers and upper management.

Tax Management: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting and tax filing requirements. Prepare company tax and financial statements and coordinate with external financial, compliance and tax auditors as needed. Perform annual R&D Tax Credit reporting.

Other: Additional controller duties as necessary, which may include (but are not limited to) TINA-compliant proposals, project management, technology, insurance and compliance functions.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university, CPA, CMA, or CFA certification.

Ten years’ overall combined related significant accounting and finance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by manager.

Strong understanding of general accounting principles.

Exemplary supervisory, communication, technology and analytic skills.

Advanced aptitude and experience in oral and written communication including analysis, preparation, and report presentation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We have a comprehensive Covid Prevention Plan in place.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oxnard, CA 93033: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Corporate accounting: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location