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Controller with CPA or CMA

Staffmark Group
$130,000.00-$150,000.00
paid holidays
United States, California, Costa Mesa
Jan 24, 2026
We're partnering with a growing, multi-entity organization in a highly regulated Consumer Packaged Goods environment (food & beverage, nutrition, dietary supplements) to hire a hands-on Controller. This is a critical leadership role for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in the details, owns the numbers, and brings structure, discipline, and visibility to the financial function. This role is not purely strategic-it requires active involvement in day-to-day accounting while building scalable processes, enforcing strong controls, and delivering accurate, timely financial reporting to leadership. What You'll Do Accounting Operations & Close Management Own the full accounting function, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close Lead timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close across multiple entities and states Review and approve account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules Establish, maintain, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare and review consolidated financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) Deliver variance analysis and actionable financial insights to executive leadership Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning Ensure financial data is accurate, consistent, and decision-ready Compliance, Tax & Audit Support Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (including California requirements) Oversee coordination of sales/use tax, payroll tax, and multi-state compliance Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and accounting firms Prepare audit schedules, documentation, and support regulatory reviews Payroll, Benefits & Intercompany Oversight Oversee payroll accounting, accruals, and reconciliations in partnership with HR and Payroll Ensure accurate accounting for benefits, workers' compensation, and employer taxes Manage intercompany transactions, allocations, and eliminations Systems, Controls & Process Improvement Own and optimize accounting systems and workflows (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable, growth-ready processes Strengthen internal controls to support audit readiness and risk mitigation Maintain clear documentation and SOPs Leadership & Collaboration Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff Partner cross-functionally with HR, Operations, Legal, and Executive teams Serve as the primary accounting point of contact for leadership What We're Looking For Required Qualifications CPA or CMA designation Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller responsibilities Strong command of GAAP and financial reporting Proven experience managing month-end close and multi-entity accounting Background in multi-state, high-growth, or regulated environments Strongly Preferred Experience supporting audits and working with external accounting firms Industry experience in CPG, food & beverage, nutrition, dietary supplements, cannabis, hemp, or other regulated industries Skills & Attributes High attention to detail with strong organizational discipline Hands-on leadership style-comfortable balancing execution and oversight Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Clear communicator who can translate financial data for non-finance stakeholders Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments What Success Looks Like Timely, accurate, and clean monthly financials Clear visibility into cash flow, liabilities, and intercompany activity Strong internal controls and audit readiness Scalable accounting processes that support continued growth Leadership confidence in financial data and reporting #LI-KA1 The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs. After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Us Hunter Hamilton is a high-performance professional search firm specializing connecting finance, HR, operations, and legal talent with leading employers. Hunter Hamilton is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. 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