CooperDouglas has partnered with a publicly traded nationwide distribution leader to identify a Controller who will oversee financial operations and deliver strategic insight across a fast-growing business. The Controller will work closely with senior leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls and provide forward-looking analysis that drives growth and operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of results in full compliance with GAAP
Provide oversight of all core accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and operational accounting policy execution
Ensure accurate valuation and reporting of inventory for a diverse range of consumer products across multiple business units
Serve as the company’s technical accounting expert, advising senior management on GAAP, regulatory developments, and complex transactions
Maintain strong reconciliation processes for all intercompany transactions and ensure compliance with internal controls
Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures that support transparency, accuracy, and compliance
Prepare monthly reporting packages and variance analysis, translating financial results into actionable insight for management
Collaborate with finance and strategic planning teams to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-range financial planning
Partner with business leaders across the organization to provide financial insight and improve performance against objectives
Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of reporting and close processes
Contribute to company-wide projects, systems initiatives, and strategic transformation efforts
Manage, coach, and develop accounting team members, building a high-performance team with a culture of accountability
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with leadership in corporate accounting and controllership roles within a $1B+ publicly traded company
Public accounting background (Big 4 or large regional firm) required
CPA is required
Deep understanding of GAAP and regulatory compliance, including inventory accounting specific to distribution operations
Strong working knowledge of inventory valuation, cost accounting, order fulfillment, and shipment accounting
Ability to lead and develop high-performing accounting teams supporting warehouse, fulfillment, and distribution operations
Experience identifying and driving process improvements to optimize financial accuracy, inventory tracking, and month-end close cycles
Exceptional communication skills and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset
Compensation range $200,000 - $260,000 + bonus!
This role is a hybrid role in the city of Pico Rivera