Job Description

About the Company

The executive search firm of Saenger Associates is searching for a Controller for a prestigious Southern California client. Our client is a long-time leader in the $500M range of revenue – multiple locations – multiple lines of business.

About the Role

The Controller, reporting directly to the CFO, will provide strategic direction to strengthen and scale accounting operations to support business growth and strategies. Provide inspired leadership to the Company & Controller team. Serve as a contributing member to the senior management staff.

Responsibilities

• Full scope of responsibilities and accountabilities of a Controller.
• Oversee all accounts, and ledgers, ensuring compliance with appropriate Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, regulatory requirements and Office of Management and Budget audit requirements.
• Must be a strong team player and have the potential to assume more responsibilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or public administration; CPA required; MBA a big plus.

Required Skills

• Previous experience managing Controller’s function for a division or company with $500M + in annual revenue and 1,000+ employees.
• 15+ years in accounting/fiscal management of either a profit or nonprofit organization.
• Past success facilitating organizational scale and development within a growing and evolving organization.
• Previous experience with M&A and integration activities – a big plus.
• Experience partnering with IT staff to manage critical financial management systems.
• Skills as a change leader and ability to positively influence peers and external stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

Prefer experience with Workday knowledge and system implementations.

Pay range and compensation package

Very competitive package with base salary in the $200K range, plus bonus; and progressive benefits. Prefer local candidates VS relocation.

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